Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 384 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572196
Common Names
- Brieya fasciculatum
- Fasciculate Brieya
- Fasciculatum Brieya
Description
Brieya fasciculatum (also called Clustered Brieya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 3 meters in height and has glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Brieya fasciculatum is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as a tonic. It is also used to treat fever, rheumatism, and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brieya fasciculatum is a small, white flower with 4 petals and 4 sepals. The seed of Brieya fasciculatum is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Brieya fasciculatum are small, with two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brieya fasciculatum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is a low-growing plant, growing to a height of 10-20 cm. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a sheltered location. Division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Brieya fasciculatum
Brieya fasciculatum is native to Madagascar.
Brieya fasciculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brieya fasciculatum?
Brieya fasciculatum
What type of plant is Brieya fasciculatum?
It is a shrub
Where is Brieya fasciculatum found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Brieya genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,