Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bragaana
ID:
574221

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 360 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573553



Common Names

  • Buchnera bragaana
  • Braga's Buchnera
  • Braga's Broomrape


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Description

Buchnera bragaana (also called Bragaana Buchnera, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to East Asia. It is a small plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head. The leaves are lanceolate and serrated, and the flowers are white with yellow centers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buchnera bragaana is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered when the soil is dry.

Where to Find Buchnera bragaana

Buchnera bragaana is native to tropical Africa.

Buchnera bragaana FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Buchnera bragaana?

Buchnera bragaana prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal light for Buchnera bragaana?

Buchnera bragaana prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Buchnera bragaana?

Buchnera bragaana 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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799915-1: 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].