Agathosma puberula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steud.) Fourc.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 21: 99 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523578
Common Names
- Downy Buchu
- Round-Leaved Buchu
- Wild Buchu
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agathosma puberula (also called Buchu, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and renosterveld habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agathosma puberula 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
Agathosma puberula has small white flowers with yellow anthers, and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agathosma puberula 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 puberula
Agathosma puberula can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape.
Agathosma puberula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agathosma puberula?
Agathosma puberula
What is the common name of Agathosma puberula?
Buchu
What is the natural habitat of Agathosma puberula?
It is native to the fynbos 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-2625835: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Henry Georges Fourcade (1865-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fourc.' in the authors string.