Botanical name | Agathosma ovata |
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Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy
Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Moderate Watering
Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Indigenous
Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | Description: Small, white, star-shaped flowers appear from late winter to spring. |
Common name(s) | False buchu |
Origin | |
Foliage | Description: Its aromatic, heath-like foliage is dense and mid-green in colour. |
Uses in landscape design | Good next to pathways, where its aromatic foliage can be touched and smelled. Very good tub subject. Tolerates salt laden wind near the coast. Foliage has medicinal properties. |
Planting instructions | Planting: Buchu does best in well-drained soil. Dig a hole 40cm square and deep. Mix two thirds of topsoil with one third of acid compost, add one cup of bone meal or superphosphate and mix in well. |
Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: Medicinal: yes Cultural: Commercial: Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Attracts: Features: |
Other languages | Basterboegoe (A) |
Recommended varieties | A. ovata ‘Kluitjieskraal’ is a low-growing shrub, 70cm high, with small, dark green aromatic leaves and a profusion of small pink flowers in winter. It makes a good container plant. |
Plant features | Tolerates salt laden wind near the coast. |
Agathosma ovata (False buchu)
- Botanical name: Agathosma ovata
- Common name(s): False buchu
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Agathosma ovata is a small, low-growing shrub with compact growth. Its aromatic, heath-like foliage is dense and mid-green in colour. Small, white, star-shaped flowers appear from late winter to spring.
Family: Rutaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: ag-ath-OHS-muh oh-VAY-tuh
Agathosma ovata requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Description: Small, white, star-shaped flowers appear from late winter to spring.
Description: Its aromatic, heath-like foliage is dense and mid-green in colour.