Status:
valid
Authors:
Skan
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(2): 394 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573770
Common Names
- Buchnera speciosa
- Speciosa Buchnera
- Speciosa's Buchnera
Description
Buchnera speciosa (also called Showy Buchnera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It grows in high altitude cloud forests and is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants.
Uses & Benefits
Buchnera speciosa is an attractive ornamental plant, with its bright yellow flowers and lush foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as headaches, fever, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buchnera speciosa has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buchnera speciosa is a small, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be planted in a sunny spot. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It can be pruned to keep it compact and tidy.
Where to Find Buchnera speciosa
Buchnera speciosa is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas of the country.
Buchnera speciosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buchnera speciosa?
Buchnera speciosa
What is the family of Buchnera speciosa?
Scrophulariaceae
What is the habitat of Buchnera speciosa?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
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:800082-1: 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].