Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
1137312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
tro

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 340 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136650



Common Names

  • Buchnera pusilla
  • Small Buchnera
  • Dwarf Buchnera


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Description

Buchnera pusilla (also called Small Buchnera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has small blue flowers and is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Buchnera pusilla is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a ground cover. It is known for its ability to tolerate cold temperatures and is also drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buchnera pusilla has small, purple flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buchnera pusilla is a perennial herb that is native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Buchnera pusilla

Buchnera pusilla is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and 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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800056-1: 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].