Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cerefolia
ID:
524045

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bartl. & H.L.Wendl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Bot. 1: 159 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523377



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Agathosma bartlingiana Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Agathosma clavata Hoffmanns. [unknown]
  • Agathosma melaleucoides Sond. [unknown]
  • Agathosma obtusifolia C.Presl [unknown]
  • Agathosma patens hort. ex Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Agathosma stadensis Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Agathosma suaveolens Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Bucco cerefolium Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Diosma cerefolia Vent. [unknown]
  • Diosma microphylla Spreng. [unknown]
  • Hartogia cerefolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hartogia melaleucoides (Sond.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hartogia microphylla Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Agathosma cerefolia (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 cerefolia 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 cerefolia 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 cerefolia 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 cerefolia

Agathosma cerefolia 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 cerefolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agathosma cerefolia?

Agathosma cerefolia

What is the common name of Agathosma cerefolia?

Buchu

What is the natural habitat of Agathosma cerefolia?

It is found in the mountains of 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2625652: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Gottlieb Bartling (1798-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wendland (1791-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Wendl.' in the authors string.