Empleurum unicapsulare
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Empleurum unicapsulare or False Buchu, is a South Africa
n shrub belonging to the family Rutaceae
and occurs from the south-western districts of the Cape Province
to the Uitenhage
area.
Buchu in commerce is generally accepted as the dried leaves of Agathosma betulina
(Thunberg) Bartling et Wendland, or of Agathosma crenulata
(Linne) Hooker, or of Agathosma serratifolia
(Curtis) Willdenow. These dried leaves are often adulterated with leaves of False Buchu, which has a more acrid taste. Buchu is a flavourant used in brandy and tea, and is considered a herbal remedy for gastrointestinal complaints.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n shrub belonging to the family Rutaceae
Rutaceae
Rutaceae, commonly known as the rue or citrus family, is a family of flowering plants, usually placed in the order Sapindales.Species of the family generally have flowers that divide into four or five parts, usually with strong scents...
and occurs from the south-western districts of the Cape Province
Cape Province
The Province of the Cape of Good Hope was a province in the Union of South Africa and subsequently the Republic of South Africa...
to the Uitenhage
Uitenhage
Uitenhage is a South African town with 275,185 inhabitants in the Eastern Cape Province. It is well known for the Volkswagen factory located there, which is the biggest car factory on the African continent. The town's name is pronounced by English speakers and in Afrikaans...
area.
Buchu in commerce is generally accepted as the dried leaves of Agathosma betulina
Agathosma betulina
Agathosma betulina is a flowering plant in the family Rutaceae, native to the lower elevation mountains of western South Africa, where it occurs near streams in fynbos habitats.-Growth:...
(Thunberg) Bartling et Wendland, or of Agathosma crenulata
Agathosma crenulata
Agathosma crenulata is a flowering plant in the family Rutaceae, native to the lower elevation mountains of southwestern South Africa, where it occurs near streams in fynbos habitats. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1.5-2.5 m tall. The leaves are opposite, oval, 15-35 mm long and 7-18 mm broad...
(Linne) Hooker, or of Agathosma serratifolia
Agathosma serratifolia
Agathosma serratifolia, known as Longleaf Buchu or Long Buchu, is an erect, South African shrub, belonging to the citrus family Rutaceae. It is one of about 135 species mainly occurring in the south-western Cape Province. .This species is strongly aromatic, and is gathered for medicinal use...
(Curtis) Willdenow. These dried leaves are often adulterated with leaves of False Buchu, which has a more acrid taste. Buchu is a flavourant used in brandy and tea, and is considered a herbal remedy for gastrointestinal complaints.