Status:
valid
Authors:
Briq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19: 187 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830199
Common Names
- Aeollanthus
- Buchnerianus
- Aeollanthus Buchnerianus
Description
Aeollanthus buchnerianus (also called Buchner's Fringe Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Japan. It grows up to 10 meters in height and has an oval to rounded crown. Its leaves are obovate to oblong-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Aeollanthus buchnerianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant or as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aeollanthus buchnerianus is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeollanthus buchnerianus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Aeollanthus buchnerianus
Aeollanthus buchnerianus is native to the southeastern United States, primarily in the states of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along the edges of swamps.
Aeollanthus buchnerianus FAQ
What is the common name of Aeollanthus buchnerianus?
Buchner's Aeollanthus
What is the growth rate of Aeollanthus buchnerianus?
Moderate
What is the lifespan of Aeollanthus buchnerianus?
Up to 15 years
Species in the Aeollanthus genus
Aeollanthus haumannii,
Aeollanthus rydingianus,
Aeollanthus abyssinicus,
Aeollanthus alternatus,
Aeollanthus ambustus,
Aeollanthus angolensis,
Aeollanthus angustifolius,
Aeollanthus breviflorus,
Aeollanthus buchnerianus,
Aeollanthus candelabrum,
Aeollanthus caudatus,
Aeollanthus cucullatus,
Aeollanthus densiflorus,
Aeollanthus elsholtzioides,
Aeollanthus engleri,
Aeollanthus fruticosus,
Aeollanthus holstii,
Aeollanthus homblei,
Aeollanthus lisowskii,
Aeollanthus lobatus,
Aeollanthus myrianthus,
Aeollanthus namibiensis,
Aeollanthus neglectus,
Aeollanthus paradoxus,
Aeollanthus parvifolius,
Aeollanthus petiolatus,
Aeollanthus pinnatifidus,
Aeollanthus plicatus,
Aeollanthus pubescens,
Aeollanthus rehmannii,
Aeollanthus repens,
Aeollanthus rivularis,
Aeollanthus saxatilis,
Aeollanthus sedoides,
Aeollanthus serpiculoides,
Aeollanthus stuhlmannii,
Aeollanthus suaveolens,
Aeollanthus subacaulis,
Aeollanthus subintegrus,
Aeollanthus trifidus,
Aeollanthus tuberosus,
Aeollanthus ukamensis,
Aeollanthus viscosus,
Aeollanthus zanzibaricus,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,