Balaka pauciflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Wendl.) H.E.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 8: 535 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313067
Common Names
- Few-Flowered Balaka
- Few-Flowered Balaka
- Few-Flowered Balaka
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Balaka pauciflora (also called the Few-flowered Balaka, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Balaka pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Balaka pauciflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Balaka pauciflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Balaka pauciflora
Balaka pauciflora is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangxi and Yunnan.
Balaka pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Balaka pauciflora?
Balaka pauciflora
What is the family of Balaka pauciflora?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Balaka pauciflora?
Few-flowered Balaka
Species in the Balaka genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:664813-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.