Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
natalensis
ID:
577101

Status:
valid

Authors:
McKen ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 11: 63 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576433



Common Names

  • Buttonia natalensis
  • Natalensis Buttonia
  • Natalensis Tree


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Description

Buttonia natalensis (also called Natal buttonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry forests and scrublands in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Buttonia natalensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buttonia natalensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buttonia natalensis is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Buttonia natalensis

Buttonia natalensis is native to southern Africa.

Buttonia natalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buttonia natalensis?

Buttonia natalensis

What are the common names of Buttonia natalensis?

Natal buttonia

What is the natural habitat of Buttonia natalensis?

Buttonia natalensis is native to South Africa.

Species in the Buttonia genus

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Mark Johnston McKen (1823-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McKen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800119-1: 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].