Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
exserta
ID:
574281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fawc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Naturalist's Wanderings E. Archipel. : 512 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573613



Common Names

  • Buchnera Exserta
  • Projecting Buchnera
  • Projecting-Flowered Buchnera


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Description

Buchnera exserta (also called Exserted Buchnera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a creeping habit and is characterized by its ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, marshes, and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Buchnera exserta is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Buchnera exserta are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buchnera exserta is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Buchnera exserta

Buchnera exserta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, dry grasslands, and open woodlands.

Buchnera exserta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buchnera exserta?

Buchnera exserta

What is the family of Buchnera exserta?

Boraginaceae

What is the habitat of Buchnera exserta?

Grassland, scrubland, and open woodlands

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

William Fawcett (1851-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fawc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799958-1: 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].