Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
metallorum
ID:
574356

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.A.Duvign. & Van Bockstal

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Rapp. Sol & Vég. : 129 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573688



Common Names

  • Metallorum Buchnera
  • Metallorum False Foxglove
  • Metallorum False Snapdragon


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Description

Buchnera metallorum (also called 'Metal Buchnera', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Buchnera metallorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buchnera metallorum has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buchnera metallorum is a perennial 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 metallorum

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

Buchnera metallorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buchnera metallorum?

Buchnera metallorum

What is the family of Buchnera metallorum?

Boraginaceae

What is the habitat of Buchnera metallorum?

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

Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
Liliane Van Bockstal (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Bockstal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:983807-1: 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].