Phragmanthera baumii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baumii
ID:
469393
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl. & Gilg) Polhill & Wiens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 2: 170 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468725
Common Names
- Phragmanthera baumii
- Baumii Phragmanthera
- Baum Phragmanthera
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- Loranthus baumii Engl. & Gilg [unknown]
- Tapinanthus baumii (Engl. & Gilg) Danser [unknown]
Description
Phragmanthera baumii (also called Baum's False Heather, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Phragmanthera baumii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phragmanthera baumii has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are short and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phragmanthera baumii is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be kept moist and should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.
Where to Find Phragmanthera baumii
Phragmanthera baumii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Phragmanthera baumii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phragmanthera baumii?
Phragmanthera baumii
What is the common name of Phragmanthera baumii?
Baum's Phragmanthera
What is the natural habitat of Phragmanthera baumii?
It is native to South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina
Species in the Phragmanthera genus
Phragmanthera rufescens, Phragmanthera polycrypta, Phragmanthera glaucocarpa, Phragmanthera nigritana, Phragmanthera seretii, Phragmanthera leonensis, Phragmanthera kamerunensis, Phragmanthera zygiarum, Phragmanthera usuiensis, Phragmanthera sterculiae, Phragmanthera guerichii, Phragmanthera capitata, Phragmanthera exellii, Phragmanthera engleri, Phragmanthera dschallensis, Phragmanthera dombeyae, Phragmanthera crassicaulis, Phragmanthera cornetii, Phragmanthera cinerea, Phragmanthera brieyi, Phragmanthera baumii, Phragmanthera batangae, Phragmanthera austroarabica, Phragmanthera edouardii, Phragmanthera eminii, Phragmanthera erythraea, Phragmanthera longiflora, Phragmanthera luteovittata, Phragmanthera macrosolen, Phragmanthera proteicola, Phragmanthera raynaliana, Phragmanthera regularis, Phragmanthera sarertaensis, Phragmanthera talbotiorum, Phragmanthera vignei,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2536645: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.