Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
575069

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 123 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574401



Common Names

  • Tenuifolia Bufonia
  • Bufonia tenuifolia
  • Tenuifolia Bufon


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Synonyms

  • Bufonia alsinoides Hill [unknown]
  • Bufonia angustifolia Cav. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
  • Bufonia annua DC. [unknown]

Description

Bufonia tenuifolia (also called Slender-leaved 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 tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia sub. battandieriana Muñoz Garm. & Pedrol

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bufonia tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia

Bufonia tenuifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Bufonia tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bufonia tenuifolia?

Bufonia tenuifolia

What is the common name of Bufonia tenuifolia?

Slenderleaf Bufonia

Where is Bufonia tenuifolia 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