Status:
valid
Authors:
Nersesian
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Fl. Rastitel'nost' Rast. Res. Arm. 14: 4 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574398
Common Names
- Takhtajanii Bufonia
- Bufonia takhtajanii
- Takhtajanii Bufon
Description
Bufonia takhtajanii (also called Takhtajani's 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 takhtajanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bufonia takhtajanii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bufonia takhtajanii 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 takhtajanii
Bufonia takhtajanii can be found in the Caucasus region of Russia.
Bufonia takhtajanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bufonia takhtajanii?
Bufonia takhtajanii
What is the common name of Bufonia takhtajanii?
Takhtajan's Bufonia
Where is Bufonia takhtajanii native to?
Southern China
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
Anoush Nersesian: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nersesian' in the authors string.