Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
polygaloides
ID:
561693

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hutch. & K.Pearce) W.J.de Wilde

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Blumea 21: 338 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561025



Common Names

  • Basananthe polygaloides
  • Polygaloides Basananthe
  • Basananthe Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Tryphostemma polygaloides Hutch. & K.Pearce [unknown]

Description

Basananthe polygaloides (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and yellow centers. It is native to South Africa and grows in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Basananthe polygaloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Basananthe polygaloides is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Basananthe polygaloides is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division is best done in late spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Basananthe polygaloides

Basananthe polygaloides can be found in Angola, Botswana, and Namibia.

Basananthe polygaloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Basananthe polygaloides?

Basananthe polygaloides

What is the common name of Basananthe polygaloides?

Polygala-like basananthe

What is the natural habitat of Basananthe polygaloides?

Coastal areas of South Africa

Species in the Basananthe genus

Basananthe kisimbae, Basananthe aciphylla, Basananthe apetala, Basananthe aristolochioides, Basananthe baumii, Basananthe berberoides, Basananthe botryoidea, Basananthe cupricola, Basananthe gossweileri, Basananthe hanningtoniana, Basananthe hederae, Basananthe heterophylla, Basananthe hispidula, Basananthe holmesii, Basananthe kottoensis, Basananthe kundelunguensis, Basananthe lanceolata, Basananthe littoralis, Basananthe longifolia, Basananthe malaissei, Basananthe merolae, Basananthe nummularia, Basananthe papillosa, Basananthe parvifolia, Basananthe pedata, Basananthe phaulantha, Basananthe polygaloides, Basananthe pseudostipulata, Basananthe pubiflora, Basananthe reticulata, Basananthe sandersonii, Basananthe scabrida, Basananthe scabrifolia, Basananthe spinosa, Basananthe subsessilicarpa, Basananthe triloba, Basananthe zanzibarica,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2670681: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
K. Pearce: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Pearce' in the authors string.