Status:
valid
Authors:
Bartl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 17: 376 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523487
Common Names
- Agathosma juniperifolia
- Juniper-Leaf Buchu
- Juniper-Leaf Agathosma
Synonyms
- Agathosma alta E.Phillips [unknown]
- Agathosma dummeri E.Phillips [unknown]
- Hartogia juniperifolia Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Agathosma juniperifolia (also called Buchu, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and renosterveld habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agathosma juniperifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has fragrant leaves and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agathosma juniperifolia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agathosma juniperifolia is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Agathosma juniperifolia
Agathosma juniperifolia is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa. It can be found in the fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.
Agathosma juniperifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agathosma juniperifolia?
Agathosma juniperifolia
What is the common name of Agathosma juniperifolia?
Buchu
What is the natural habitat of Agathosma juniperifolia?
It is native to South Africa and is found in the Western Cape Province.
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,