Berzelia

Berzelia
Berzelia lanuginosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
(unranked): Euasterids II
Order: Bruniales
Family: Bruniaceae
Genus: Berzelia
Species

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Berzelia is a genus consisting of 12 species of upright, wiry stemmed, evergreen shrubs with a dense covering of small, fine, needle-like leaves. The flowers which appear in spring and summer, are minute but are packed in spherical clusters, of which there are several per head of bloom. The flowers are white to cream and, because the stamens extend beyond the tiny petals, the flowerheads appear to be studded with protrusions.

In cultivation, they are best grown in light well-drained soil with adequate moisture, positioning in full sun. Light trimming will retain the compact form after flowering. Most species are easily propagated from seed or small half-hardened tip cuttings.

Species

Berzelia abrotanoides
Berzelia arachnoidea
Berzelia bruniaceae
Berzelia burchellii
Berzelia commutata
Berzelia comosa
Berzelia cordifolia
Berzelia dregeana
Berzelia ecklonii
Berzelia galpinii
Berzelia incurva
Berzelia intermedia
Berzelia lanuginosa
Berzelia rubra
Berzelia squarrosa

References

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