Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
484670

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 31(2: 2): 168 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484002

Common Names

  • Polygala Africana
  • African Polygala
  • Africana Polygala

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Description

Polygala africana (also called African Polygala, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygalaceae. It is native to Africa, where it is found in the countries of Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala africana is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala africana is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It has small, oval leaves and small, pink-purple flowers that appear in summer. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Polygala africana

Polygala africana is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands of the Eastern Cape province.

Polygala africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala africana?

Polygala africana

What is the common name of Polygala africana?

African Milkwort

What type of plant is Polygala africana?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Polygala genus

Polygala rostrata, Polygala rupestris, Polygala schinziana, Polygala savannarum, Polygala salasiana, Polygala saprophytica, Polygala santanderensis, Polygala sanariapoana, Polygala salviniana, Polygala sardoa, Polygala paludicola, Polygala oreotrephes, Polygala orbicularis, Polygala pallida, Polygala papuana, Polygala papilionacea, Polygala paniculata, Polygala omissa, Polygala northorpiana, Polygala afra, Polygala albida, Polygala adenophora, Polygala africana, Polygala anatolica, Polygala angolensis, Polygala alpestris, Polygala alpicola, Polygala alpina, Polygala amboniensis, Polygala amara, Polygala amarella, Polygala acarnanica, Polygala abyssinica, Polygala acicularis, Polygala cymosa, Polygala dasanensis, Polygala crista-galli, Polygala dhofarica, Polygala dispar, Polygala distans, Polygala declinata, Polygala dewevrei, Polygala classensii, Polygala comosa, Polygala citrina, Polygala costaricensis, Polygala corifolia, Polygala evolvulacea, Polygala exilis, Polygala exsquarrosa,

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,

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