Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Cat. Mus. Bot. Lugd.-Bat. : 79 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573865
Common Names
- Buckleya lanceolata
- Lanceolata Buckleya
- Lanceolate Buckleya
Synonyms
- Nestronia quadriata Kuntze [unknown]
- Buckleya joan Makino [unknown]
- Buckleya quadriala Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
- Calycopteris joan Siebold [invalid]
- Buckleya joan tanigawaensis Ohki [unknown]
- Quadriala lanceolata Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
Description
Buckleya lanceolata (also called Lance-leaved 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 lanceolata 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
The flower of Buckleya lanceolata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buckleya lanceolata 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 lanceolata
Buckleya lanceolata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Buckleya lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buckleya lanceolata?
Buckleya lanceolata
What is the common name of Buckleya lanceolata?
Lance-Leaved Buckleya
What is the natural habitat of Buckleya lanceolata?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Buckleya genus
Species in the Santalaceae family
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Amphorogyne celastroides,
Amphorogyne spicata,
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Anthobolus erythrocaulis,
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Antidaphne amazonensis,
Antidaphne andina,
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Antidaphne hondurensis,
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Antidaphne wrightii,
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Arceuthobium nigrum,
Arceuthobium occidentale,
Arceuthobium oxycedri,
Arceuthobium pendens,
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Arceuthobium pusillum,