Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
tholloniana
ID:
574187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hua

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Annuel Soc. Philom. Paris , sér. 8, 7: 78 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573519

Common Names

  • Buchholzia tholloniana
  • Thollon's Buchholzia
  • Thollon's Buchholzia Tree

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Synonyms

  • Buchholzia macrothyrsa Gilg & Benedid [unknown]
  • Buchholzia polyantha Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]

Description

Buchholzia tholloniana (also called Buchholzia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Africa. It grows up to 2 m tall and has a dense, rounded habit. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. The flowers are small and yellow-green in color. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Buchholzia tholloniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Buchholzia tholloniana is yellow-green, with five petals and a bell-shaped calyx. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buchholzia tholloniana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering during the summer months.

Where to Find Buchholzia tholloniana

Buchholzia tholloniana is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Buchholzia tholloniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buchholzia tholloniana?

Buchholzia tholloniana

What is the family of Buchholzia tholloniana?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Buchholzia tholloniana?

Thollon's Buchholzia

Species in the Buchholzia genus

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

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