Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
574474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 18: 70 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573806



Common Names

  • Buchnera welwitschii
  • Welwitsch's Greenbrier
  • Welwitsch Greenbrier


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Description

Buchnera welwitschii (also called 'Welwitsch's Buchnera', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, tropical forests and is often found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Buchnera welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Buchnera welwitschii var. elata Hiern
Buchnera welwitschii var. welwitschii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buchnera welwitschii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buchnera welwitschii is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is an herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be watered regularly, but not too often, and should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Buchnera welwitschii

Buchnera welwitschii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Buchnera welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buchnera welwitschii?

Buchnera welwitschii

What is the family of Buchnera welwitschii?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Buchnera welwitschii?

Welwitsch's 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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800111-1: 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].