Bufonia capsularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capsularis
ID:
575012
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. , Suppl.: 111 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574344
Common Names
- Bufonia capsularis
- Capsularis Bufonia
- Capsular Bufonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bufonia capsularis (also called 'Capsular 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 capsularis is a popular ornamental plant, often used for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bufonia capsularis 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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Bufonia capsularis 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 capsularis
Bufonia capsularis can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Bufonia capsularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bufonia capsularis?
Bufonia capsularis
What is the common name of Bufonia capsularis?
Capsularis Bufonia
What is the natural habitat of Bufonia capsularis?
It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Species in the Bufonia genus
Bufonia alta, Bufonia anatolica, Bufonia calderae, Bufonia calyculata, Bufonia capitata, Bufonia capsularis, Bufonia chevalieri, Bufonia duvaljouvii, Bufonia elata, Bufonia enervis, Bufonia ephedrina, Bufonia hebecalyx, Bufonia koelzii, Bufonia kotschyana, Bufonia leptoclada, Bufonia macrocarpa, Bufonia macropetala, Bufonia micrantha, Bufonia multiceps, Bufonia murbeckii, Bufonia oliveriana, Bufonia pabotii, Bufonia paniculata, Bufonia parviflora, Bufonia perennis, Bufonia ramonensis, Bufonia sintenisii, Bufonia stricta, Bufonia takhtajanii, Bufonia tenuifolia, Bufonia virgata, Bufonia stapfii,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2685705: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.