Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.M.Norman & L.B.Sm.) G.P.Coelho & Miotto
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 379: 191 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003387
Common Names
- Buddleja angusticarpa
- Narrow-Fruited Buddleja
- Buddleja Angusticarpa
Description
Buddleja angusticarpa (also called Buddleja angusticarpa, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to South America and is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Buddleja angusticarpa is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Buddleja angusticarpa is a small, white, tubular flower with five pointed petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buddleja angusticarpa is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. It should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame. The seed should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Buddleja angusticarpa
Buddleja angusticarpa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Buddleja angusticarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buddleja angusticarpa?
Buddleja angusticarpa
What type of plant is Buddleja angusticarpa?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Buddleja angusticarpa found?
Central and South America
Species in the Buddleja genus
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77192284-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].