Agathosma pungens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Mey. ex Sond.) Pillans
Source:
cmp
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 16: 95 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523589
Common Names
- Prickly Buchu
- Round-Leaved Buchu
- Wild Buchu
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agathosma pungens (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 pungens 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
The flowers of Agathosma pungens are white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agathosma pungens 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 pungens
Agathosma pungens can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape.
Agathosma pungens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agathosma pungens?
Agathosma pungens
What is the common name of Agathosma pungens?
Sharp Buchu
What is the natural habitat of Agathosma pungens?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2625845: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillans' in the authors string.