Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
684175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 20: t. 1954 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683508

Common Names

  • Eustigma balansae
  • Balansae Eustigma
  • Balansae False Bindweed

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Synonyms

  • Distylium chingii Chun ex E.Walker [unknown]

Description

Eustigma balansae (also called 'Balansa's Eustigma', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in rocky, dry hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Eustigma balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eustigma balansae is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eustigma balansae is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The plant can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Eustigma balansae

Eustigma balansae is found in South America.

Eustigma balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eustigma balansae?

Eustigma balansae

What is the family of Eustigma balansae?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Eustigma balansae?

Balansa's Eustigma

Species in the Hamamelidaceae family

Chunia bucklandioides, Corylopsis alnifolia, Corylopsis brevistyla, Corylopsis calcicola, Corylopsis coreana, Corylopsis glabrescens, Corylopsis glandulifera, Corylopsis glaucescens, Corylopsis gotoana, Corylopsis henryi, Corylopsis himalayana, Corylopsis microcarpa, Corylopsis multiflora, Corylopsis obovata, Corylopsis omeiensis, Corylopsis pauciflora, Corylopsis platypetala, Corylopsis rotundifolia, Corylopsis sinensis, Corylopsis trabeculosa, Corylopsis veitchiana, Corylopsis velutina, Corylopsis willmottiae, Corylopsis yui, Corylopsis yunnanensis, Corylopsis spicata, Dicoryphe angustifolia, Dicoryphe buddlejoides, Dicoryphe gracilis, Dicoryphe guatteriifolia, Dicoryphe lanceolata, Dicoryphe laurifolia, Dicoryphe laurina, Dicoryphe macrophylla, Dicoryphe platyphylla, Dicoryphe retusa, Dicoryphe stipulacea, Dicoryphe viticoides, Disanthus cercidifolius, Distyliopsis dunnii, Distyliopsis lanata, Distyliopsis laurifolia, Distyliopsis salicifolia, Distyliopsis tutcheri, Distyliopsis yunnanensis, Distylium annamicum, Distylium buxifolium, Distylium chinense, Distylium chinense, Distylium chungii,

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