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Common Names
- Agathosma zwartbergense
- Zwartbergense Agathosma
- Zwartbergense-leaved Agathosma
Description
Agathosma zwartbergense (also called Zwartberg-buchu, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a grey to brown bark. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and coastal scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agathosma zwartbergense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its essential oils which have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Agathosma zwartbergense are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agathosma zwartbergense is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest method, as seeds can be difficult to germinate. Take cuttings from the current season's growth and place in a well-draining potting mix. Keep in a warm, sunny position and water regularly.
Where to Find Agathosma zwartbergense
Agathosma zwartbergense is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa. It can be found in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.
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,