Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cerefolium
ID:
1133636

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vent.) Bartl. & H.L.Wendl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001132974



Common Names

  • Agathosma cerefolium
  • Cerefolium Agathosma
  • Cerefolium-leaved Agathosma


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Description

Agathosma cerefolium (also called Buchu, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a grey to brown bark. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and coastal scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Agathosma cerefolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Agathosma cerefolium are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agathosma cerefolium is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest method, as seeds can be difficult to germinate. Take cuttings from the current season's growth and place in a well-draining potting mix. Keep in a warm, sunny position and water regularly.

Where to Find Agathosma cerefolium

Agathosma cerefolium is native to 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 tro-28100770: Based on the initial data import
Étienne Pierre Ventenat (1757-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vent.' in the authors string.
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.