Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
distichophylla
ID:
574529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts 45: 170 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573861



Common Names

  • Buckleya distichophylla
  • Distichophylla Buckleya
  • Two-rowed Buckleya


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Synonyms

  • Nestronia distichophylla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Nestronia undulata Raf. [unknown]

Description

Buckleya distichophylla (also called Two-row 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 a two-row pattern. Its flowers are small and white, and it grows in moist, well-drained areas such as woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Buckleya distichophylla 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 distichophylla 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 distichophylla 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 distichophylla

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

Buckleya distichophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buckleya distichophylla?

Buckleya distichophylla

What is the common name of Buckleya distichophylla?

Two-Leaved Buckleya

What is the natural habitat of Buckleya distichophylla?

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,

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