Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
florida
ID:
524102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 1: 424 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523434



Common Names

  • Agathosma florida
  • Cape Buchu
  • Showy Buchu


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Synonyms

  • Agathosma mollis Eckl. & Zeyh. ex Müll.Berol. [unknown]
  • Hartogia florida Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Agathosma florida (also called False Buchu, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has oval-shaped, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in rocky, sandy soils and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Agathosma florida is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil which is used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Agathosma florida 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 florida 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 florida

Agathosma florida is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.

Agathosma florida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agathosma florida?

Agathosma florida

What is the common name of Agathosma florida?

Buchu

What is the natural habitat of Agathosma florida?

It is native to 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,

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