Bufonia stapfii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stapfii
ID:
746855
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 5: 122 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746188
Common Names
- Stapf's Bufonia
- Stapf's False Sarsaparilla
- Stapf's Wild Licorice
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- Bufonia stapfiana Parsa [unknown]
- Bufonia virgata Stapf [unknown]
Description
Bufonia stapfii (also called Stapf's Bufonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock, native to Central Asia and the Caucasus. It typically grows in dry and rocky habitats, such as steppes, meadows, and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bufonia stapfii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bufonia stapfii is yellow and tubular, with a curved style. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Bufonia stapfii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Prune to shape in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Bufonia stapfii
Bufonia stapfii can be found in the tropical regions of South and Central America.
Bufonia stapfii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bufonia stapfii?
Bufonia stapfii
What are the common names of Bufonia stapfii?
Stapf's Bufonia
What is the natural habitat of Bufonia stapfii?
Tropical forests of Central America
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-2899417: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.