Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
575010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 27(2): 317 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574342



Common Names

  • Bufonia capitata
  • Capitata Bufonia
  • Capitate Bufonia


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Description

Bufonia capitata (also called 'Capitate Bufonia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a clump-forming habit and grows to a height of 30-50 cm, with lanceolate, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and scrub, and prefers well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Bufonia capitata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be used as a hedge, windbreak, or screen. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bufonia capitata is a small, white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bufonia capitata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub, native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil and keep the pot in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Keep the pot in a warm, sunny location and water regularly.

Where to Find Bufonia capitata

Bufonia capitata can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Bufonia capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bufonia capitata?

Bufonia capitata

What is the common name of Bufonia capitata?

Capitata Bufonia

What is the natural habitat of Bufonia capitata?

It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,