Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliaris
ID:
524047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4: 603 (1916 publ. 1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523379



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Agathosma hybrida Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Agathosma mollis Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Agathosma obtusa Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Agathosma obtusa E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Agathosma pubescens Willd. [unknown]
  • Agathosma rugosa Link [unknown]
  • Bucco obtusa J.C.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Diosma ciliata Lam. [unknown]
  • Diosma hybrida Spreng. [unknown]
  • Diosma mollis (Bartl. & J.C.Wendl.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Diosma obtusa DC. [unknown]
  • Diosma rugosa Thunb. [unknown]
  • Diosma thymifolia Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Diosma tomentosa Lee ex Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Gymnonychium pubescens Bartl. [unknown]
  • Hartogia ciliaris L. [unknown]
  • Hartogia pubescens Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Agathosma ciliaris (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 ciliaris 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 ciliaris 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 ciliaris 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 ciliaris

Agathosma ciliaris 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 ciliaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agathosma ciliaris?

Agathosma ciliaris

What is the common name of Agathosma ciliaris?

Buchu

What is the natural habitat of Agathosma ciliaris?

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