Status:
valid
Authors:
Sprague
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1913: 136 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313543
Common Names
- Balanites Maughamii
- Maugham's Balsam Apple
- Maugham's Balsam Apple
Description
Balanites maughamii (also called 'Maugham's Balanites', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Balanites maughamii is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its drought-tolerant properties. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Balanites maughamii sub. maughamii
Balanites maughamii sub. acuta Sands
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Balanites maughamii is yellow, with a small, round fruit. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Balanites maughamii is a tree native to Africa. It is hardy to USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Balanites maughamii
Balanites maughamii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Balanites maughamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Balanites maughamii?
Balanites maughamii
What is the family of Balanites maughamii?
Balanitaceae
What is the common name of Balanites maughamii?
Maughamii
Species in the Balanites genus
Balanites aegyptiaca,
Balanites angolensis,
Balanites glabra,
Balanites maughamii,
Balanites pedicellaris,
Balanites rotundifolia,
Balanites roxburghii,
Balanites triflora,
Balanites wilsoniana,
Balanites aegyptiacus,
Balanites wilsonianus,
Species in the Zygophyllaceae family
Balanites aegyptiaca,
Balanites angolensis,
Balanites glabra,
Balanites maughamii,
Balanites pedicellaris,
Balanites rotundifolia,
Balanites roxburghii,
Balanites triflora,
Balanites wilsoniana,
Balanites aegyptiacus,
Balanites wilsonianus,
Bulnesia chilensis,
Bulnesia foliosa,
Bulnesia retamo,
Bulnesia rivas-martinezii,
Bulnesia schichendanzii,
Bulnesia schickendantzii,
Guaiacum coulteri,
Guaiacum officinale,
Guaiacum palmeri,
Guaiacum sanctum,
Guaiacum unijugum,
Guaiacum nellii,
Kallstroemia pubescens,
Kallstroemia maxima,
Kallstroemia californica,
Kallstroemia grandiflora,
Kallstroemia hirsutissima,
Kallstroemia parviflora,
Kallstroemia perennans,
Kallstroemia adscendens,
Kallstroemia tucumanensis,
Kallstroemia tribuloides,
Kallstroemia incana,
Kallstroemia rosei,
Kallstroemia boliviana,
Kallstroemia pennellii,
Kallstroemia peninsularis,
Kallstroemia standleyi,
Kallstroemia mexicana,
Kallstroemia curta,
Kallstroemia hintonii,
Kelleronia gillettiae,
Kelleronia splendens,
Kelleronia revoilii,
Larrea simulans,
Larrea ameghinoi,
Larrea divaricata,
Larrea cuneifolia,
Larrea nitida,