Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
524038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 421 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523370



Common Names

  • Buchu
  • Round-leaved Buchu
  • Short-leaved Buchu


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Synonyms

  • Schrebera capensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Agathosma blaerioides Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Agathosma brevifolia Loudon [unknown]
  • Agathosma chortophila Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Agathosma cyminoides Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Agathosma decumbens Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Agathosma delicatula Compton [unknown]
  • Agathosma erecta Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Agathosma ericoides Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Agathosma fastigiata Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Agathosma geminifolia Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Agathosma gillivrayi Sond. [unknown]
  • Agathosma glabrata eckloniana Sond. [unknown]
  • Agathosma gustrowensis Dümmer [unknown]
  • Agathosma hirtella Sond. [unknown]
  • Agathosma juniperina Sond. [unknown]
  • Agathosma lactea Schltr. [unknown]
  • Agathosma muizenbergensis Dümmer [unknown]
  • Agathosma neglecta Dümmer [unknown]
  • Agathosma nigra Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Agathosma owanii Harv. & Sond. ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Agathosma patula G.Mey. ex Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Agathosma patula Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Agathosma platypetala Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Agathosma platypetala glabricalyx Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Agathosma tenuis Sond. [unknown]
  • Agathosma tenuissima Otto ex Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Agathosma thunbergiana Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Agathosma thunbergiana Sond. [unknown]
  • Agathosma variabilis Sond. [unknown]
  • Agathosma wendlandiana G.Don [unknown]
  • Bucco brevifolia Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Bucco erecta J.C.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Diosma brevifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Diosma capensis L. [unknown]
  • Diosma chortophila (Eckl. & Zeyh.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Diosma ciliata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Diosma cyminoides (Eckl. & Zeyh.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Diosma decumbens (Eckl. & Zeyh.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Diosma erecta DC. [unknown]
  • Diosma fastigiata (Eckl. & Zeyh.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Diosma geminifolia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Diosma lancifolia F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Diosma nigra (Eckl. & Zeyh.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Diosma patula Spreng. [unknown]
  • Diosma platypetala (Eckl. & Zeyh.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Diosma tenuissima Willd. [unknown]
  • Diosma thunbergiana Spreng. [unknown]
  • Diosma thyoides Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Diosma uitenhagensis D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Hartogia capensis L. [unknown]
  • Hartogia chortophylla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hartogia decumbens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hartogia erecta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hartogia ericoides (Schltdl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hartogia fastigiata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hartogia gillivrayi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hartogia hirtella Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hartogia juniperina Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hartogia nigra Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hartogia patula Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hartogia platypetala Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hartogia tenuis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hartogia thunbergiana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Agathosma erecta pauciflora Regel [unknown]
  • Agathosma erecta rosea Regel [unknown]
  • Agathosma capensis brevifolia (Bartl. & H.Wendl.) Dummer [unknown]
  • Agathosma erecta brevifolia Bartl. & H.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Agathosma erecta pilosa Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Agathosma muizenbergensis minor Dummer [unknown]
  • Agathosma variabilis pubescens Dummer [unknown]
  • Agathosma patula G.F.W.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Agathosma capensis (also called Buchu, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and white or pink flowers. It grows in rocky, mountainous areas and in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Agathosma capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat stomach ailments, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agathosma capensis is white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agathosma capensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or summer and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they root. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into a pot or garden bed.

Where to Find Agathosma capensis

Agathosma capensis is native to the Himalayas and can be found in Nepal, Bhutan, and India. It is also found in parts of China and Burma.

Agathosma capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agathosma capensis?

Agathosma capensis

What is the common name of Agathosma capensis?

Buchu

What is the natural habitat of Agathosma capensis?

It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa

Species in the Agathosma genus

Agathosma abrupta, Agathosma acocksii, Agathosma acutissima, Agathosma adenandriflora, Agathosma adnata, Agathosma aemula, Agathosma affinis, Agathosma alaris, Agathosma alligans, Agathosma alpina, Agathosma alticola, Agathosma anomala, Agathosma apiculata, Agathosma asperifolia, Agathosma barnesiae, Agathosma bathii, Agathosma betulina, Agathosma bicolor, Agathosma bicornuta, Agathosma bifida, Agathosma bisulca, Agathosma blaerioides, Agathosma bodkinii, Agathosma capensis, Agathosma capitata, Agathosma cedrimontana, Agathosma cephalotes, Agathosma cerefolia, Agathosma ciliaris, Agathosma ciliata, Agathosma clavisepala, Agathosma collina, Agathosma concava, Agathosma conferta, Agathosma cordifolia, Agathosma corymbosa, Agathosma craspedota, Agathosma crassifolia, Agathosma crenulata, Agathosma decurrens, Agathosma dentata, Agathosma dielsiana, Agathosma distans, Agathosma divaricata, Agathosma dregeana, Agathosma elata, Agathosma elegans, Agathosma eriantha, Agathosma esterhuyseniae, Agathosma florida,

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

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