Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scaberula
ID:
524277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dümmer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 47 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523609



Common Names

  • Agathosma scaberula
  • Rough Buchu
  • Rough-leaved Buchu


Searching for Agathosma scaberula? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Agathosma scaberula (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 scaberula is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil which is used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agathosma scaberula is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

Searching for Agathosma scaberula? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Agathosma scaberula 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 scaberula

Agathosma scaberula is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is found in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.

Agathosma scaberula FAQ

What is the common name of Agathosma scaberula?

Rough Buchu

What is the scientific name of Rough Buchu?

Agathosma scaberula

What is the natural habitat of Agathosma scaberula?

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,