Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
obliqua
ID:
574379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 498 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573711



Common Names

  • Buchnera obliqua
  • Oblique Buchnera
  • Oblique Snake-Cotton


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Description

Buchnera obliqua (also called Oblique Buchnera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It grows in high altitude cloud forests and is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants.

Uses & Benefits

Buchnera obliqua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long blooming period and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buchnera obliqua has small, purple flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buchnera obliqua is a small, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be planted in a sunny spot. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It can be pruned to keep it compact and tidy.

Where to Find Buchnera obliqua

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

Buchnera obliqua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buchnera obliqua?

Buchnera obliqua

What type of plant is Buchnera obliqua?

Herb

Where is Buchnera obliqua native to?

Tropical Africa

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800033-1: 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].