Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 306 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573862
Common Names
- Buckleya graebneriana
- Graebneriana Buckleya
- Graebner's Buckleya
Description
Buckleya graebneriana (also called Graebner's 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 graebneriana 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 graebneriana has small, white, bell-shaped flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buckleya graebneriana 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 graebneriana
Buckleya graebneriana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Buckleya graebneriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buckleya graebneriana?
Buckleya graebneriana
What is the common name of Buckleya graebneriana?
Graebner's Buckleya
What is the natural habitat of Buckleya graebneriana?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Buckleya genus
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