Coleonema album
Scientific name
Coleonema album an erect, much-branched and compact shrub grows to a height of 2 m. This fragrant buchu is finely branched and new shoots develop at the tips of old branches. Branching occurs from the base of the shrub. Bark is greyish-brown, rough with horizontal leaf scars. The flower colour and shape indicate it is Insect pollinated.This table below shows how many plants we are trying to obtain for this species.
| Site | Area | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Site #12 | Delft | 2 |
| Total | 2 | |
Conservation status: Least Concern
This species was selected because it has various important characteristics.
It provides medicinal value
It provides food for:
Honeybees/flies
This species is not very suitable to be grown in bare terrain. However, if other vegetation is already established then it makes a good addition. After a year of care, little watering will be necessary.
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