| Polygala baumii | |
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| Isotype at Herbarium of the University of Coimbra, Portugal | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Polygala |
| Species: | P. baumii
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| Binomial name | |
| Polygala baumii | |
Polygala baumii is a species of flowering plant. A perennial shrublet, it grows up to about 40 cm (16 in) in height. It is named for German botanist and horticulturalist Hugo Baum who was part of expeditions along the Cunene River and Zambezi River where he collected plants. It has been documented in Angola and Zambia.1 It is in the Polygalaceae family.2
References
References
- "Flora of Zambia: Species information: Polygala baumii". www.zambiaflora.com.
- "Polygala baumii Gürke". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 June 2026.