Braunsia (plant)
| Braunsia | |
|---|---|
| Braunsia apiculata | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Subfamily: | Ruschioideae |
| Tribe: | Ruschieae |
| Genus: | Braunsia Schwantes |
| Species[1] | |
|
7; see text | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
|
Echinus L.Bolus | |
Braunsia is a genus of succulent plants in the family Aizoaceae,[2] indigenous to the Western Cape province in South Africa.[3]
The plant only grows to 20 cm (8 inches), its opposite leaves grow in pairs, its flowers are either pink or magenta. The plant grows slowly so it only needs water in late fall to early spring. In other seasons its preferable for it to be kept dry.[4]
Species
Seven species are accepted.[1]
- Braunsia apiculata (Kensit) L.Bolus
- Braunsia bina (N.E.Br.) Schwantes
- Braunsia geminata (Haw.) L.Bolus
- Braunsia maximilianii (Schltr. & A.Berger) Schwantes
- Braunsia nelii Schwantes
- Braunsia stayneri (L.Bolus) L.Bolus
- Braunsia vanrensburgii (L.Bolus) L.Bolus
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Braunsia (Aizoaceae).
- ^ a b c "Braunsia Schwantes". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "Threatened Species Programme | SANBI Red List of South African Plants". redlist.sanbi.org. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
- ^ "Braunsia | World of Succulents". World of Succulents. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
- ^ "Braunsia apiculata - Ice Plant | World of Succulents". World of Succulents. 2013-11-25. Retrieved 2017-07-13.