Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
benthamiana
ID:
574215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Skan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(2): 390 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573547



Common Names

  • Buchnera Benthamiana
  • Bentham's Buchnera
  • Benthamiana Buchnera


Searching for Buchnera benthamiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Buchnera benthamiana (also called Bentham's Buchnera, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Buchnera benthamiana is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buchnera benthamiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

Searching for Buchnera benthamiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Buchnera benthamiana is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Buchnera benthamiana

Buchnera benthamiana is native to tropical Africa.

Buchnera benthamiana FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Buchnera benthamiana?

Buchnera benthamiana prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal light for Buchnera benthamiana?

Buchnera benthamiana prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Buchnera benthamiana?

Buchnera benthamiana prefers a humidity level of 50-70%.

Species in the Buchnera genus

Buchnera affinis, Buchnera albiflora, Buchnera amethystina, Buchnera andongensis, Buchnera androsacea, Buchnera angustissima, Buchnera arenicola, Buchnera attenuata, Buchnera bampsiana, Buchnera bangweolensis, Buchnera baumii, Buchnera benthamiana, Buchnera bequaertii, Buchnera bowalensis, Buchnera bragaana, Buchnera buchneroides, Buchnera bukamensis, Buchnera cambodiana, Buchnera candida, Buchnera chimanimaniensis, Buchnera chisumpae, Buchnera ciliata, Buchnera ciliolata, Buchnera congoensis, Buchnera convallicola, Buchnera cruciata, Buchnera cryptocephala, Buchnera descampsii, Buchnera dilungensis, Buchnera disticha, Buchnera dundensis, Buchnera dura, Buchnera ebracteolata, Buchnera ensifolia, Buchnera erinoides, Buchnera exserta, Buchnera filicaulis, Buchnera flexuosa, Buchnera foliosa, Buchnera garuensis, Buchnera geminiflora, Buchnera gossweileri, Buchnera gracilis, Buchnera granitica, Buchnera henriquesii, Buchnera hispida, Buchnera humilis, Buchnera humpatensis, Buchnera inflata, Buchnera jacoborum,

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Sidney Alfred Skan (1870-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799910-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].