Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
cmp
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 57: 219 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573713
Common Names
- Buchnera orgyalis
- Mountain Forget-me-not
- Alpine Forget-me-not
Description
Buchnera orgyalis (also called Orgyalis 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 orgyalis 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 orgyalis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buchnera orgyalis 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 orgyalis
Buchnera orgyalis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky areas.
Buchnera orgyalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buchnera orgyalis?
Buchnera orgyalis
What is the family of Buchnera orgyalis?
Scrophulariaceae
What is the common name of Buchnera orgyalis?
Golden-Leaf Buchnera
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800035-1: 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].