Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
balansana
ID:
322607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre ex Baill.) Aubrév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 2: 193 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321939

Common Names

  • Balansa Germander
  • Balansa Teucrium
  • Balansa Wall Germander

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Synonyms

  • Lucuma balansana Pierre [unknown]
  • Planchonella balansana (Pierre ex Baill.) Pierre ex Dubard [unknown]

Description

Beccariella balansana (also called Balansa's Beccariella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen shrub with small, linear leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Beccariella balansana is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Beccariella balansana has white, fragrant flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, upright stems with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beccariella balansana is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be rooted in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, sunny location. Once rooted, the plants should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Beccariella balansana

Beccariella balansana is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Beccariella balansana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beccariella balansana?

Beccariella balansana

What family does Beccariella balansana belong to?

Asteraceae

Where is Beccariella balansana found?

Mediterranean

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:785927-1: Based on the initial data import