Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
craspedota
ID:
524061

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey. ex Sond.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 1: 415 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523393



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Agathosma craspedota eglandulosa Dummer [unknown]
  • Agathosma denticulata Dümmer [unknown]
  • Agathosma utilis Dümmer [unknown]
  • Hartogia craspedata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Agathosma denticulata Dümmer [deprecated]
  • Agathosma utilis Dümmer [deprecated]

Description

Agathosma craspedota (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 craspedota 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 flowers of Agathosma craspedota are small and white, with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agathosma craspedota is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It has small, white, five-petalled flowers that appear in spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Agathosma craspedota

Agathosma craspedota can be found in South Africa.

Agathosma craspedota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agathosma craspedota?

Agathosma craspedota

What is the common name of Agathosma craspedota?

Buchu

What is the natural habitat of Agathosma craspedota?

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-2625669: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.