Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
575062

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Gürke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Pl. Eur. 2: 247 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574394



Common Names

  • Strict Bufonia
  • Bufonia stricta
  • Strict Bufon


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Synonyms

  • Bufonia brachyphylla Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]

Description

Bufonia stricta (also called Strict Bufonia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has a rosette of succulent leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in rocky habitats and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Bufonia stricta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bufonia stricta sub. cecconiana (Bald.) Rech.f.
Bufonia stricta var. euboica (Phitos & Kamari) Constantin.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bufonia stricta has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bufonia stricta is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or seed. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Bufonia stricta

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

Bufonia stricta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bufonia stricta?

Bufonia stricta

What is the common name of Bufonia stricta?

Strict Bufonia

Where is Bufonia stricta native to?

Southern China

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-2685754: Based on the initial data import
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.