Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
574202

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Schwed. Rhodesia-Kongo-Exp. 1911-1912 , 1: 292 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573534

Common Names

  • Buchnera Arenicola
  • Sandy Buchnera
  • Arenicola Buchnera

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Description

Buchnera arenicola (also called Sand Buchnera, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in sandy, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Buchnera arenicola is a popular ornamental plant and is used in flower arrangements. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a filler in bouquets. The plant is drought tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Buchnera arenicola is white, 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

Buchnera arenicola is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Buchnera arenicola

Buchnera arenicola can be found in North America and Europe.

Buchnera arenicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buchnera arenicola?

Buchnera arenicola

What is the common name of Buchnera arenicola?

Sand Buchnera

What is the natural habitat of Buchnera arenicola?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Buchnera genus

Buchnera affinis, Buchnera albiflora, Buchnera amethystina, Buchnera andongensis, Buchnera androsacea, Buchnera angustissima, Buchnera arenicola, Buchnera attenuata, Buchnera bampsiana, Buchnera bangweolensis, Buchnera baumii, Buchnera benthamiana, Buchnera bequaertii, Buchnera bowalensis, Buchnera bragaana, Buchnera buchneroides, Buchnera bukamensis, Buchnera cambodiana, Buchnera candida, Buchnera chimanimaniensis, Buchnera chisumpae, Buchnera ciliata, Buchnera ciliolata, Buchnera congoensis, Buchnera convallicola, Buchnera cruciata, Buchnera cryptocephala, Buchnera descampsii, Buchnera dilungensis, Buchnera disticha, Buchnera dundensis, Buchnera dura, Buchnera ebracteolata, Buchnera ensifolia, Buchnera erinoides, Buchnera exserta, Buchnera filicaulis, Buchnera flexuosa, Buchnera foliosa, Buchnera garuensis, Buchnera geminiflora, Buchnera gossweileri, Buchnera gracilis, Buchnera granitica, Buchnera henriquesii, Buchnera hispida, Buchnera humilis, Buchnera humpatensis, Buchnera inflata, Buchnera jacoborum,

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799899-1: 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].