Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
balansae
ID:
488673

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coss.) O.Schwarz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Thüring. Bot. Ges. 1: 107 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488005



Common Names

  • Balansae Polygala
  • Balansae Polygaloides
  • Balansae Milkwort


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Synonyms

  • Polygala balansae Coss. [unknown]
  • Chamaebuxus balansae (Coss.) Stapf [unknown]

Description

Polygaloides balansae (also called 'Balans Milkwort', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygaloides balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygaloides balansae has small, white flowers with yellow centres, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygaloides balansae is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C (65-70°F).

Where to Find Polygaloides balansae

Polygaloides balansae is native to Spain and can be found in the wild there.

Polygaloides balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala balansae?

Polygala balansae

What is the common name of Polygala balansae?

Balansae Polygala

What is the natural habitat of Polygala balansae?

It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry, sandy soils.

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,

References

Otto Karl Anton Schwarz (1900-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Schwarz' in the authors string.
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:692611-1: Based on the initial data import