Buchtienia ecuadorensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ecuadorensis
ID:
446093
Status:
valid
Authors:
Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 9(225: 1): 234. 1978
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445425
Common Names
- Buchtienia ecuadorensis
- Ecuadorian Buchtienia
- Ecuadorian Buchtienia
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- Buchtienia boliviensis ecuadorensis (Garay) Szlach. [unknown]
Description
Buchtienia ecuadorensis (also called Ecuadorian Buchtienia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Buchtienia ecuadorensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buchtienia ecuadorensis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Buchtienia ecuadorensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Buchtienia ecuadorensis
Buchtienia ecuadorensis is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Andean cloud forests of the country.
Buchtienia ecuadorensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buchtienia ecuadorensis?
Buchtienia ecuadorensis
What is the common name of Buchtienia ecuadorensis?
Ecuadorian Buchtienia
What is the natural habitat of Buchtienia ecuadorensis?
Moist grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Buchtienia genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24975: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.