Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hispida
ID:
574307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 91 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573639



Common Names

  • Buchnera hispida
  • Hispida Buchnera
  • Buchnera


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Description

Buchnera hispida (also called Hispida, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has long, slender leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Buchnera hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buchnera hispida has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buchnera hispida is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Buchnera hispida

Buchnera hispida can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.

Buchnera hispida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buchnera hispida?

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What is the natural habitat of Buchnera hispida?

Buchnera hispida is found in moist meadows, grassy areas, and other areas with high moisture content.

What is the average size of Buchnera hispida?

Buchnera hispida typically grows to be around 2-3 cm in height.

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76904-3: 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].