Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
peduncularis
ID:
574386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brenan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 12 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573718



Common Names

  • Buchnera peduncularis
  • Peduncular Buchnera
  • Peduncular Snake-Cotton


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Description

Buchnera peduncularis (also called 'African Buchnera', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm in height. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate, up to 4 cm long and 1 cm wide. It is found in grasslands, scrublands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Buchnera peduncularis 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

The flowers of Buchnera peduncularis 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 peduncularis is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Buchnera peduncularis

Buchnera peduncularis is found in the mountains of South Africa.

Buchnera peduncularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buchnera peduncularis?

Buchnera peduncularis

What type of plant is Buchnera peduncularis?

Herb

Where is Buchnera peduncularis 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

John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800041-1: 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].