Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 23: 511 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573609
Common Names
- Buchnera Ensifolia
- Sword-Leaved Buchnera
- Sword-Shaped Buchnera
Description
Buchnera ensifolia (also called Sword-leaved 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 ensifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Buchnera ensifolia are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buchnera ensifolia is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and allowed to dry for a few days before planting. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Once established, Buchnera ensifolia requires moderate water and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F.
Where to Find Buchnera ensifolia
Buchnera ensifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Buchnera ensifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buchnera ensifolia?
Buchnera ensifolia
What type of plant is Buchnera ensifolia?
Herb
Where is Buchnera ensifolia found?
Central and South America
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:799955-1: 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].