Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
524135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 16: 91 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523467



Common Names

  • Agathosma hirsuta
  • Hairy Buchu
  • Hairy Agathosma


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Description

Agathosma hirsuta (also called Buchu, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and renosterveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agathosma hirsuta is white with a yellow center, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agathosma hirsuta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in partial shade and kept moist.

Where to Find Agathosma hirsuta

Agathosma hirsuta is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa. It can be found in the fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.

Agathosma hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agathosma hirsuta?

Agathosma hirsuta

What is the common name of Agathosma hirsuta?

Buchu

What is the natural habitat of Agathosma hirsuta?

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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