Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
decandollei
ID:
1263889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Govaerts

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 2(1): 14 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263227



Common Names

  • Buchnera decandollei
  • Decandollei Buchnera
  • Decandolle's Buchnera


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Description

Buchnera decandollei (also called Decandolle's Buchnera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Buchnera decandollei is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Buchnera decandollei is a small, white to pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, elliptical-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buchnera decandollei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate. Division is the preferred method of propagation. The plant should be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Buchnera decandollei

Buchnera decandollei is native to Mexico and Central America.

Buchnera decandollei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buchnera decandollei?

Buchnera decandollei

What type of plant is Buchnera decandollei?

It is a shrub

Where is Buchnera decandollei found?

It is found in East Asia

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

Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:993574-1: 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].