Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
524253

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. 1: 238 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523585



Common Names

  • Pretty Buchu
  • Round-Leaved Buchu
  • Wild Buchu


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Description

Agathosma pulchella (also called Bitter-bush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist deciduous forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Agathosma pulchella 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 pulchella has small white flowers with yellow anthers, and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agathosma pulchella is a hardy evergreen shrub that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Agathosma pulchella

Agathosma pulchella can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape.

Agathosma pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agathosma pulchella?

Agathosma pulchella

What is the common name of Agathosma pulchella?

Pretty Buchu

What is the natural habitat of Agathosma pulchella?

It is found in the Western Cape, South Africa, in fynbos and renosterveld

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,