Agathosma apiculata
Scientific name
Buchu is a genus of about 140 species of flowering plants in the family Rutaceae, native to the southern part of Africa. Buchu formally denotes two herbal species, prized for their fragrance and medicinal use. In colloquial use however, the term (see Boegoe) is applied to a wider set of fragrant shrubs or substitutes.This table below shows how many plants we are trying to obtain for this species.
| Site | Area | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Site #5 | Delft | 3 |
| Site #7 | Delft | 3 |
| Site #10 | Delft | 4 |
| Site #11 | Delft | 10 |
| Site #12 | Delft | 15 |
| Site #14 | Delft | 15 |
| Site #1 | Delft | 2 |
| Total | 52 | |
Conservation status: Least Concern
This species was selected because it has various important characteristics.
It provides medicinal value
It is a pioneer species suitable for establishing the soil in bare areas
It provides food for:
Honeybees/flies
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