Status:
valid
Authors:
Mildbr. & Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 162 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313589
Common Names
- Balanites pedicellaris
- Pedicellaris Balanites
- Pedicel Balanites
Description
Balanites pedicellaris (also called African Balanites, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry savannahs and woodlands. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-oblong in shape, and the bark is grey-brown and scaly.
Uses & Benefits
Balanites pedicellaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in parks. It is also used for timber and fuelwood.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Balanites pedicellaris sub. pedicellaris
Balanites pedicellaris sub. somalensis (Mildbr. & Schltr.) Sands
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Balanites pedicellaris has small white flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Balanites pedicellaris is a small, evergreen tree that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established. Cuttings can be taken in spring or autumn and should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Balanites pedicellaris
Balanites pedicellaris can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Balanites pedicellaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Balanites pedicellaris?
Balanites pedicellaris
What is the common name of Balanites pedicellaris?
Stalked Balanites
Where is Balanites pedicellaris native to?
Tropical Africa
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,