Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 495 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558378
Common Names
- Badiera propinqua
- Proximate Badiera
- Proximate Badiera
Synonyms
- Polygala propinqua S.F.Blake [unknown]
Description
Badiera propinqua (also called Close Badiera, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of the Indian subcontinent. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is commonly found in marshy areas, ponds, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Badiera propinqua is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin ailments and its flowers being used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Badiera propinqua is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Badiera propinqua is a tropical shrub that is native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown indoors or outdoors.
Where to Find Badiera propinqua
Badiera propinqua is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Americas.
Badiera propinqua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Badiera propinqua?
Badiera propinqua
What is the common name of Badiera propinqua?
Proximate Waterhyssop
What type of plant is Badiera propinqua?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Badiera genus
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis,
Acanthocladus guayaquilensis,
Acanthocladus moyanoi,
Acanthocladus scleroxylon,
Acanthocladus tehuelchum,
Acanthocladus colombianus,
Acanthocladus dukei,
Acanthocladus pulcherrimus,
Acanthocladus santosii,
Acanthocladus dichromus,
Ancylotropis insignis,
Ancylotropis malmeana,
Asemeia grandiflora,
Asemeia ignatii,
Asemeia ilheotica,
Asemeia lindmaniana,
Asemeia marquesiana,
Asemeia martiana,
Asemeia monninoides,
Asemeia parietaria,
Asemeia pohliana,
Asemeia rhodoptera,
Asemeia glabra,
Asemeia hirsuta,
Asemeia apopetala,
Asemeia echinosperma,
Asemeia hondurana,
Asemeia securidaca,
Asemeia sphaerospora,
Asemeia tonsa,
Asemeia acuminata,
Asemeia extraaxillaris,
Asemeia galmeri,
Asemeia hebeclada,
Asemeia mollis,
Asemeia monticola,
Asemeia ovata,
Asemeia pseudohebeclada,
Asemeia tobatiensis,
Asemeia violacea,
Asemeia floribunda,
Atroxima afzeliana,
Atroxima liberica,
Badiera cubensis,
Badiera fuertesii,
Badiera oblongata,
Badiera penaea,
Badiera propinqua,
Badiera virgata,
Badiera subrhombifolia,