Status:
valid
Authors:
Dawe & Sprague
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 37: 506 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313785
Common Names
- Balanites wilsoniana
- Wilson's Desert Date
- Wilson Desert Date
Description
Balanites wilsoniana (also called Wilson's Balanites, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It grows in dry meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a woody stem and alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves with toothed margins. The flowers are small and yellow in color.
Uses & Benefits
Balanites wilsoniana is used for its edible fruits, as a source of fuel wood, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Balanites wilsoniana var. mayumbensis (Exell) Sands
Balanites wilsoniana var. wilsoniana
Balanites wilsoniana var. glabripetalus Sands
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Balanites wilsoniana is a white to yellowish-green, tubular flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Balanites wilsoniana is a deciduous tree that grows to a height of 10-15 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Balanites wilsoniana
Balanites wilsoniana is native to India and Pakistan.
Balanites wilsoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Balanites wilsoniana?
Balanites wilsoniana
What is the common name of Balanites wilsoniana?
Wilson's Balanites
What is the family of Balanites wilsoniana?
Zygophyllaceae
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,