Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
takhtajanii
ID:
575066

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


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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.

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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 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-2685759: Based on the initial data import
Anoush Nersesian: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nersesian' in the authors string.