Status:
valid
Authors:
Bañares
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Vieraea 45: 198 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330791
Common Names
- Aichryson
- Rockrose
- Buchii Rose
Description
Aichryson buchii (also called Buch's Aichryson, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Crassulaceae family. It is native to the Canary Islands. It is found in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Aichryson buchii is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aichryson buchii has white flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings have a long, thin stem and small, oval leaves.
Where to Find Aichryson buchii
Aichryson buchii is native to the island of Palawan in the Philippines.
Aichryson buchii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aichryson buchii?
Aichryson buchii
What is the natural habitat of Aichryson buchii?
Tropical forests
What are the common uses of Aichryson buchii?
The leaves are used for medicinal purposes
Species in the Aichryson genus
Aichryson aizoides,
Aichryson bituminosum,
Aichryson bollei,
Aichryson bramwellii,
Aichryson brevipetalum,
Aichryson dichotomum,
Aichryson divaricatum,
Aichryson dumosum,
Aichryson laxum,
Aichryson pachycaulon,
Aichryson palmense,
Aichryson parlatorei,
Aichryson porphyrogennetos,
Aichryson praegeri,
Aichryson punctatum,
Aichryson tortuosum,
Aichryson villosum,
Aichryson azuajei,
Aichryson buchii,
Aichryson santamariensis,
Species in the Crassulaceae family
Adromischus alstonii,
Adromischus bicolor,
Adromischus caryophyllaceus,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus cristatus,
Adromischus diabolicus,
Adromischus fallax,
Adromischus filicaulis,
Adromischus hemisphericus,
Adromischus humilis,
Adromischus inamoenus,
Adromischus leucophyllus,
Adromischus liebenbergii,
Adromischus maculatus,
Adromischus mammillaris,
Adromischus marianae,
Adromischus maximus,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus nanus,
Adromischus phillipsiae,
Adromischus roaneanus,
Adromischus schuldtianus,
Adromischus sphenophyllus,
Adromischus subdistichus,
Adromischus subviridis,
Adromischus triflorus,
Adromischus trigynus,
Adromischus umbraticola,
Adromischus coleorum,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus triflorus,
Aeonium loartei,
Aeonium uhlii,
Aeonium aguajilvense,
Aeonium aizoon,
Aeonium anagense,
Aeonium anagensis,
Aeonium appendiculatum,
Aeonium arboreum,
Aeonium aureum,
Aeonium balsamiferum,
Aeonium barbatum,
Aeonium beltranii,
Aeonium bollei,
Aeonium burchardii,
Aeonium canariense,
Aeonium castellodecorum,
Aeonium castello-paivae,
Aeonium ciliatum,