Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
albida
ID:
484663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 29: 53 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483995

Common Names

  • Polygala Albida
  • White Polygala
  • Albida Polygala

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Synonyms

  • Polygala livingstoniana Chodat [unknown]
  • Polygala albida albida [unknown]

Description

Polygala albida (also called White Milkwort, 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 albida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polygala albida sub. stanleyana (Chodat) Paiva

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala albida is a small, white, 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 albida is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It has small, oval leaves and small, white 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 albida

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

Polygala albida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala albida?

Polygala albida

What is the common name of Polygala albida?

White Milkwort

What type of plant is Polygala albida?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2565812: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.