Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
angulosa
ID:
574528

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.B.Zhou & X.H.Guo

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 24: 332 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573860



Common Names

  • Buckleya angulosa
  • Angulosa Buckleya
  • Angular Buckleya


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Description

Buckleya angulosa (also called Angled Buckleya, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has leathery leaves that are dark green in color and arranged in an alternate pattern. Its flowers are small and white, and it grows in moist, well-drained areas such as woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Buckollia tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buckleya angulosa has small, white, bell-shaped flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buckleya angulosa is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Buckleya angulosa

Buckleya angulosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Buckleya angulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buckleya angulosa?

Buckleya angulosa

What is the common name of Buckleya angulosa?

Angled Buckleya

What is the natural habitat of Buckleya angulosa?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2685254: Based on the initial data import
Xin Hu Guo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.H.Guo' in the authors string.
Shou Biao Zhou (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.B.Zhou' in the authors string.