Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
524338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bartl. & H.L.Wendl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Bot. 1: 139 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523670



Common Names

  • Agathosma virgata
  • Wand Buchu
  • Wand-leaved Buchu


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Synonyms

  • Agathosma aulonophila Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Agathosma berzeliifolia Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Agathosma commutata Sond. [unknown]
  • Agathosma cuspidata glabra Sond. [unknown]
  • Agathosma parviflora Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Agathosma parviflora glabrata Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Agathosma patentissima Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Agathosma virgata E.Mey. ex Sond. [unknown]
  • Bucco lamarckiana Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Diosma aulonophila (Eckl. & Zeyh.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Diosma berzeliifolia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Diosma nodosa (Thunb.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Diosma parviflora Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Diosma patentissima (Eckl. & Zeyh.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Diosma virgata Lam. [unknown]
  • Hartogia aulonophylla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hartogia parviflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hartogia virgata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Agathosma virgata (also called wand buchu, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with white, pink or purple flowers. It is native to the western and southern Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and renosterveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Agathosma virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional African medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agathosma virgata has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agathosma virgata is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Agathosma virgata

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

Agathosma virgata FAQ

What type of plant is Agathosma virgata?

Agathosma virgata is a shrub of the family Rutaceae.

What is the natural habitat of Agathosma virgata?

Agathosma virgata is native to South Africa.

What is the size of Agathosma virgata?

Agathosma virgata can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters.

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-2625919: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Gottlieb Bartling (1798-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wendland (1791-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Wendl.' in the authors string.