Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
krakadouwensis
ID:
524159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dümmer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 47 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523491



Common Names

  • Agathosma krakadouwensis
  • Krakadouw Buchu
  • Krakadouw Agathosma


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Description

Agathosma krakadouwensis (also called Krakadouw Buchu, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in mountain slopes and valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Agathosma krakadouwensis 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 krakadouwensis 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 krakadouwensis 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 krakadouwensis

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

Agathosma krakadouwensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agathosma krakadouwensis?

Agathosma krakadouwensis

What is the common name of Agathosma krakadouwensis?

Buchu

What is the natural habitat of Agathosma krakadouwensis?

It is native to the Western Cape province 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,