Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
baumii
ID:
485073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Kunene-Sambesi Exped. : 276 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484405

Common Names

  • Baumii Polygala
  • Baum's Milkwort
  • Polygala Baumii

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Synonyms

  • Polygala congestiflora I.M.Johnst. [unknown]

Description

Polygala baumii (also called 'Baum's Milkwort', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in rocky areas and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala baumii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Polygala baumii has small, white or pinkish flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and dark brown. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala baumii is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Polygala baumii

Polygala baumii can be found in Europe and Asia.

Polygala baumii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala baumii?

Polygala baumii

What is the common name of Polygala baumii?

Baum's Milkwort

What is the natural habitat of Polygala baumii?

It is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba to Trinidad and Tobago.

Species in the Polygala genus

Polygala rostrata, Polygala rupestris, Polygala schinziana, Polygala savannarum, Polygala salasiana, Polygala saprophytica, Polygala santanderensis, Polygala sanariapoana, Polygala salviniana, Polygala sardoa, Polygala paludicola, Polygala oreotrephes, Polygala orbicularis, Polygala pallida, Polygala papuana, Polygala papilionacea, Polygala paniculata, Polygala omissa, Polygala northorpiana, Polygala afra, Polygala albida, Polygala adenophora, Polygala africana, Polygala anatolica, Polygala angolensis, Polygala alpestris, Polygala alpicola, Polygala alpina, Polygala amboniensis, Polygala amara, Polygala amarella, Polygala acarnanica, Polygala abyssinica, Polygala acicularis, Polygala cymosa, Polygala dasanensis, Polygala crista-galli, Polygala dhofarica, Polygala dispar, Polygala distans, Polygala declinata, Polygala dewevrei, Polygala classensii, Polygala comosa, Polygala citrina, Polygala costaricensis, Polygala corifolia, Polygala evolvulacea, Polygala exilis, Polygala exsquarrosa,

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,