Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tacianae
ID:
1332944

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.C.Souza

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(3)-43: 2 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345398



Common Names

  • Taciana Buchnera
  • Buchnera tacianae
  • Taciana Buchnera Tree


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Description

Buchnera tacianae (also called 'Tacian's Buchnera' and 'Tacian's Plant', among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Brazil. It is a small perennial herb, reaching a maximum height of around 30 cm. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers with a yellow center. It grows in dry, sandy habitats, often in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Buchnera tacianae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buchnera tacianae has small, white flowers with three petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buchnera tacianae is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix, and should be kept in a warm, bright location. Water regularly, and the seeds should germinate in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Buchnera tacianae

Buchnera tacianae can be found in the mountains of the Cantabrian Range in Spain.

Buchnera tacianae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buchnera tacianae?

Buchnera tacianae

What is the natural habitat of Buchnera tacianae?

Buchnera tacianae is native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico.

How big can Buchnera tacianae grow?

Buchnera tacianae can grow up to 1 meter in height.

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

Vinicius Castro Souza (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.C.Souza' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154533-1: 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].