Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Williams
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 41: 239 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523603
Common Names
- Rudolphii Buchu
- Rudolphii Agathosma
- Rudolph's Buchu
Synonyms
- Acmadenia marlothii Dümmer [unknown]
Description
Agathosma rudolphii (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 rudolphii 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 rudolphii are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agathosma rudolphii 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 rudolphii
Agathosma rudolphii is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is found in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.
Agathosma rudolphii FAQ
What is the common name of Agathosma rudolphii?
Rudolph's Buchu
What is the scientific name of Rudolph's Buchu?
Agathosma rudolphii
What is the natural habitat of Agathosma rudolphii?
It is found in the fynbos of the Western Cape, 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,