Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gummifera
ID:
568898

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Sp. Umbell. 10. 1818 [Spring 1818] (as gummifer)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568230

Common Names

  • Bolax Gummifera
  • Gum-bearing Bolax
  • Gummifera Bolax

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Synonyms

  • Azorella caespitosa Vahl [unknown]
  • Azorella columnifer (Gand.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Azorella gummifera Poir. [unknown]
  • Bolax columnifer Gand. [unknown]
  • Bolax complicata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Caucalis gummifera (Lam.) Lag. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle gummifera Lam. [unknown]
  • Bolax glebaria Comm. ex Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Bolax glebaria Comm. ex Lam. [unknown]
  • Bolax complicatus Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Bolax gummifera (also called Gummy Bolax, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its small white flowers and its gummy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bolax gummifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bolax gummifera is a white-yellow star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bolax gummifera is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bolax gummifera

Bolax gummifera can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Bolax gummifera FAQ

What is the common name of Bolax gummifera?

Gum-bearing Bolax

What is the scientific name of Gum-bearing Bolax?

Bolax gummifera

What is the family of Bolax gummifera?

Apiaceae

Species in the Bolax genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2678931: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.