Buckleya is a genus of flowering plants comprising only one species, Buckleya distichophylla. However, there are several synonyms for the word Buckleya, including Atthocarpus distichophyllus, Buckleya californica, Dirca distichophylla, and Daphnidium distichophyllum. These synonyms might be used interchangeably depending on the context, the region, or the scientific reference. Buckleya distichophylla is a small shrub or tree endemic to the southeastern United States and Mexico, and it belongs to the family Santalaceae. It is a source of traditional medicine, as well as an understory species in forest ecosystems. The plant produces greenish-yellow flowers and red berries, and it is an ornamental choice for gardens.