Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minuta
ID:
524187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 206 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523519



Common Names

  • Small Buchu
  • Small Round-leaved Buchu
  • Small Short-leaved Buchu


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Synonyms

  • Hartogia minuta Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Agathosma minuta (also called Dwarf 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 minuta 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 minuta 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 minuta 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 minuta

Agathosma minuta is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.

Agathosma minuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agathosma minuta?

Agathosma minuta

What is the common name of Agathosma minuta?

Buchu

What is the natural habitat of Agathosma minuta?

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,