Status:
valid
Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don
Source:
cmp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 91 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573579
Common Names
- Buchnera Cruciata
- Cross-Shaped Buchnera
- Cross-Flowered Buchnera
Description
Buchnera cruciata (also called Cross Buchnera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a creeping habit and is characterized by its ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, marshes, and streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Buchnera cruciata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Buchnera cruciata var. cruciata
Buchnera cruciata var. angustifolia Bonati
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buchnera cruciata has white flowers with a yellow center and a five-lobed corolla. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buchnera cruciata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and can be grown in containers. It is best to water deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Buchnera cruciata
Buchnera cruciata is native to tropical Africa.
Buchnera cruciata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buchnera cruciata?
Buchnera cruciata
What is the family of Buchnera cruciata?
Boraginaceae
What is the habitat of Buchnera cruciata?
Grassland, scrubland, and open woodlands
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799939-1: 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].