Buchu

Agothosma thymyfolia (Kalkboegoe), Agothosma Imbricata (Sandboegoe),
Agothosma Latipetala (Swartlandboegoe), Agothosma bisulca (Denneblaarboegoe), Macrostylis villosa (Kousieboegoe), Diosma hirsuta (Rooiboegoe), Diosma aspalathoides (Haasboegoe), Diosma oppositifolio (Bitterboegoe)

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Buchu (Afr. Boegoe) is a word of Khoikhoi origin, which may refer to a number of South African plants that were used in traditional preparations. Most Boegoe plants are typified by a strong aromatic odour due to volatile oils released by glands in the leaves. The name primarily denotes those plant species of which the stems, powdered leaves or volatile oils are employed in herbalism.

The genus name Agathosma is derived from the Greek word agathos, which means “good,” and osme, which refers to fragrance. This is meant to indicate the distinctive fragrance so synonymous with the genus. Oil glands present on the leaves and fruit normally release an aromatic fragrance when crushed.

Chalk Buchu is found on coastal sand and dunes on limestone in the Western Cape from Vredenburg to Yzerfontein. It is a plant with a rich history and is used in traditional preparations. Most Kalkboegoe plants have a strong aromatic odor due to volatile oils released by glands in the leaves.

Sand Buchu is a sweet-smelling shrub that not only thrives in various soil types and conditions but also provides an enchanting splash of color from spring to summer. It is common in parts of the southwestern and southern Cape, from Saldanha Bay to Mossel Bay. In this area, it grows on limestone, granite, or well-drained sandy slopes and flats.

Wide-Petalled Buchu (Afr. Swartlandboegoe) is a small, evergreen shrub endemic to the Western Cape. It has small, shiny, dark green leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers with a yellow center. It grows in rocky and sandy soil in valleys and along hill and mountain slopes.

Twin-seeded Buchu or Round-leaved Buchu (Afr. Denneblaarboegoe) occurs in the Kou Bokkeveld, as well as in Gifberg and Matzikammaberg, and along the West Coast. This plant is used as an ornamental plant or hedge plant in gardens. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat stomach ailments, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics. The flowers are white, bell-shaped with 5 petals and a yellow center.

Macrostylis villosa (Afr. Kousieboegoe) is listed as an endangered species. It is endemic to the Western Cape, from the Cape Peninsula to Mamre. It produces clusters of white flowers and blooms from late summer through autumn into winter, making it a great choice for your fynbos garden!

Wild Buchu (also known as rooiboegoe, wildeboegoe, hottentotsboegoe) occurs naturally on rocky sandstone and clay slopes and on sandy or gravelly soil from the Cederberg Mountains to Humansdorp. The name Diosma is derived from the Greek word Dios, meaning “heavenly,” and osme, referring to the fragrance released when the leaves are crushed. New growth exhibits fine white hairs on new leaves and stems. New stems are cream-colored to light brown, while older stems are dark brown. Small, white, bell-shaped flowers are borne in clusters of 5 or more at the tips of branches. The flowering period is from September to November.

Hare Buchu (Afr. Haasboegoe) is an evergreen shrub endemic to the West Coast and occurs in dry rocky or sandy soil, particularly on the coastal plains, from Milnerton in the South to Langebaan in the North. It produces small, white flowers with yellow anthers, which bloom in spring.

Bitterbuchu (Afrikaans: Bitterboegoe) is an aromatic shrub with beautiful leaves and small star-shaped white flowers with a bright yellow-green center. It blooms almost throughout the year, but mainly from September to January. The fruit is a 5-chambered capsule with horn-like tips producing one seed per capsule. As it matures, the capsule dries, then cracks open and expels the seeds in a process known as ballistic dispersal.

Fotos met erkenning aan http://www.africanplants.senckenberg.de/, https://pza.sanbi.org/ en https://www.inaturalist.org/.

Bronne: Gesprek met Bing op 28 April 2024
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(2) Google Translate – Google 번역. https://translate.google.co.kr/?hl=en.
(3) The Khoisan | South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/article/khoisan.