Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptospermoides
ID:
524172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 1: 405 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523504



Common Names

  • Agathosma leptospermoides
  • Leptospermoides Buchu
  • Leptospermoides Agathosma


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Synonyms

  • Agathosma apiculata E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Hartogia leptospermoides (Sond.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Agathosma leptospermoides (also called Narrow-leaved 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 leptospermoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agathosma leptospermoides is white and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agathosma leptospermoides 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 leptospermoides

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

Agathosma leptospermoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agathosma leptospermoides?

Agathosma leptospermoides

What is the common name of Agathosma leptospermoides?

Buchu

What is the natural habitat of Agathosma leptospermoides?

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,

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