Agathosma microcarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sond.) Pillans
Source:
cmp
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 16: 85 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523517
Common Names
- Small-fruited Buchu
- Small-fruited Round-leaved Buchu
- Small-fruited Short-leaved Buchu
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- Barosma microcarpa Sond. [unknown]
Description
Agathosma microcarpa (also called Small-fruited 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 microcarpa 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 microcarpa is white and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agathosma microcarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.
Where to Find Agathosma microcarpa
Agathosma microcarpa is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.
Agathosma microcarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agathosma microcarpa?
Agathosma microcarpa
What is the common name of Agathosma microcarpa?
Buchu
What is the natural habitat of Agathosma microcarpa?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2625780: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillans' in the authors string.