Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
subglabra
ID:
574446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Philcox

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42: 208 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573778

Common Names

  • Buchnera subglabra
  • Subglabra Buchnera
  • Buchnera Subglabra

Searching for Buchnera subglabra? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Buchnera subglabra (also called Subglabrous 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 subglabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Buchnera subglabra is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Buchnera subglabra? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Buchnera subglabra is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Buchnera subglabra

Buchnera subglabra is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas of the country.

Buchnera subglabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buchnera subglabra?

Buchnera subglabra

What is the family of Buchnera subglabra?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the habitat of Buchnera subglabra?

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

David Philcox (1926-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philcox' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931716-1: 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].