Barosma betulina | Buchu | Various
Barosma betulina belongs to the plant family RUTACE and Genus Barosma This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Barosma betulina does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Barosma betulina so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Barosma betulina buchu is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Barosma betulina has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as a urinary antiseptic, as a diuretic, as a stimulant and as an abortifacient. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Buchu (as it's known in South Africa) is not safe for use during pregnancy. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the leaves.
Basella rubra | Basella, Malabar Spinach, Vine Spinach, Pasali, Pu Tin Choi, Libato | Various
Bassia hyssopifolia | Fivehorn Smotherweed, Bassia | Flower
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.