Status:
valid
Authors:
(Small) G.L.Nesom & V.M.Bates
Source:
tro
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 36(1): 40. 1984
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227852
Common Names
- Polygonella
- Basiramia
- Polygonella Basiramia
Description
Polygonella basiramia (also called Basiramia Polygonella, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is often found in scrubland and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Polygonella basiramia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polygonella basiramia is yellow, with five petals, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, round, black seed, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polygonella basiramia is a small shrub that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Polygonella basiramia
Polygonella basiramia can be found in the United States.
Polygonella basiramia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygonella basiramia?
Polygonella basiramia
What is the family of Polygonella basiramia?
Polygonaceae
What is the common name of Polygonella basiramia?
Basiramia Polygonella
Species in the Polygonella genus
Polygonella americana,
Polygonella articulata,
Polygonella ciliata,
Polygonella fimbriata,
Polygonella gracilis,
Polygonella macrophylla,
Polygonella myriophylla,
Polygonella parksii,
Polygonella polygama,
Polygonella basiramia,
Polygonella robusta,
Species in the Polygonaceae family
Acanthoscyphus parishii,
Afrobrunnichia africana,
Afrobrunnichia erecta,
Antigonon flavescens,
Antigonon guatimalense,
Antigonon leptopus,
Aristocapsa insignis,
Atraphaxis intricata,
Atraphaxis angustifolia,
Atraphaxis aucheri,
Atraphaxis avenia,
Atraphaxis badghysi,
Atraphaxis billardieri,
Atraphaxis bracteata,
Atraphaxis canescens,
Atraphaxis caucasica,
Atraphaxis compacta,
Atraphaxis daghestanica,
Atraphaxis decipiens,
Atraphaxis frutescens,
Atraphaxis grandiflora,
Atraphaxis irtyschensis,
Atraphaxis karataviensis,
Atraphaxis kopetdagensis,
Atraphaxis laetevirens,
Atraphaxis macrocarpa,
Atraphaxis manshurica,
Atraphaxis muschketowii,
Atraphaxis pungens,
Atraphaxis pyrifolia,
Atraphaxis rodinii,
Atraphaxis seravschanica,
Atraphaxis spinosa,
Atraphaxis suaedifolia,
Atraphaxis teretifolia,
Atraphaxis virgata,
Atraphaxis arianum,
Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme,
Atraphaxis toktogulicum,
Brunnichia ovata,
Calligonum acanthopterum,
Calligonum aciferum,
Calligonum aculeatum,
Calligonum aequilaterale,
Calligonum alaschanicum,
Calligonum alatiforme,
Calligonum alatum,
Calligonum amoenum,
Calligonum androssowii,
Calligonum aphyllum,
References
Vernon M. Bates: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Bates' in the authors string.