Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crenulata
ID:
524065

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Pillans

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 16: 73 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523397



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Parapetalifera odorata J.C.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Parapetalifera crenulata Farw. [unknown]
  • Agathosma latifolia Loudon [unknown]
  • Barosma crenata Sweet [unknown]
  • Barosma crenulata Hook. [unknown]
  • Barosma odorata Willd. [unknown]
  • Bucco crenata Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Diosma crenata L. [unknown]
  • Diosma crenulata L. [unknown]
  • Diosma latifolia G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Diosma odorata DC. [unknown]
  • Diosma serratifolia W.Curtis [deprecated]

Description

Agathosma crenulata (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 crenulata 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 crenulata 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 crenulata 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 crenulata

Agathosma crenulata can be found in South Africa.

Agathosma crenulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agathosma crenulata?

Agathosma crenulata

What is the common name of Agathosma crenulata?

Buchu

What is the natural habitat of Agathosma crenulata?

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-2625672: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillans' in the authors string.