Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
superba
ID:
577103

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oberm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 2: 163 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576435



Common Names

  • Buttonia superba
  • Superba Buttonia
  • Superba Tree


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Description

Buttonia superba (also called superb 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 superba is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buttonia superba has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buttonia superba 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 superba

Buttonia superba is native to tropical Africa.

Buttonia superba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buttonia superba?

Buttonia superba

What type of plant is Buttonia superba?

It is a perennial herb

Where does Buttonia superba grow?

It grows in tropical and subtropical regions

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

Anna Amelia Obermeyer (1907-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800121-1: 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].