Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
pumilio
ID:
1328216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br. ex DC.) Mabb.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Mabberley's Pl.-Book , revised repr.: 1021 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340670



Common Names

  • Ballantinia pumilio
  • Pumilio Ballantinia
  • Pumilio


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Description

Ballantinia pumilio (also called Small-flowered Ballantinia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas and on cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Ballantinia pumilio is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ballantinia pumilio is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ballantinia pumilio is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 7-9.

Where to Find Ballantinia pumilio

Ballantinia pumilio is native to India and can be found in parts of the Western Ghats.

Ballantinia pumilio FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ballantinia pumilio?

Ballantinia pumilio

What is the common name of Ballantinia pumilio?

Dwarf Ballantinia

Where is Ballantinia pumilio native to?

Australia

Species in the Ballantinia genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.