Podalyria buxifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1793
Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl.1: 471 (1793)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198166
Common Names
- Podalyria
- Box-Leaf Podalyria
- Buxifolia Podalyria
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- Podalyria kunthii Walp. [unknown]
- Podalyria glauca (Thunb.) DC. [unknown]
- Podalyria sparsiflora Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
- Podalyria mundiana Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
- Aphora buxifolia (Lam.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Aphora glauca (Thunb.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Hypocalyptus glaucus Thunb. [unknown]
Description
Podalyria buxifolia (also called 'Buxifolia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to South Africa and can be found in coastal scrub, sand dunes and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Podalyria buxifolia is a drought-tolerant shrub with fragrant flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podalyria buxifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval leaves.
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Podalyria buxifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from both seeds and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Podalyria buxifolia
Podalyria buxifolia is native to South Africa. It can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands, typically at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Podalyria buxifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podalyria buxifolia?
Podalyria buxifolia
What is the common name of Podalyria buxifolia?
Box-leaved Podalyria
Where is Podalyria buxifolia native to?
South Africa
Species in the Podalyria genus
Podalyria burchellii, Podalyria burchellii, Podalyria calyptrata, Podalyria lanceolata, Podalyria cordata, Podalyria hirsuta, Podalyria leipoldtii, Podalyria microphylla, Podalyria montana, Podalyria myrtillifolia, Podalyria oleaefolia, Podalyria orbicularis, Podalyria pearsonni, Podalyria racemulosa, Podalyria sericea, Podalyria uncinata, Podalyria oleifolia, Podalyria variabilis, Podalyria amoena, Podalyria pearsonii, Podalyria buxifolia, Podalyria biflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Podalyria buxifolia Lam.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.