Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
amarella
ID:
484713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Crantz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1769

Citation Micro:
Stirp. Austr. Fasc. , ed. 2: 438 (1769)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484045

Common Names

  • Polygala Amarella
  • Amarella Polygala
  • Amarella's Polygala

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Synonyms

  • Polygala amarella austriaca (Crantz) Dostál [unknown]
  • Polygala fatua Wallr. [unknown]
  • Polygala austriaca Crantz [unknown]
  • Polygala subvirgata Gand. [unknown]
  • Polygala decipiens Besser [unknown]
  • Polygala amara auct. [deprecated]
  • Polygala austriaca auct. [deprecated]

Description

Polygala amarella (also called 'Amaranth Milkwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and a single stem with small purple flowers. It is found in open areas, such as meadows, and in moist areas, such as near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala amarella 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 amarella is a small, white, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala amarella is a perennial herb that grows to a height of about 30 cm. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Polygala amarella

Polygala amarella is native to Europe and North Africa.

Polygala amarella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala amarella?

Polygala amarella

What are the common names of Polygala amarella?

Bitter Milkwort

What is the growth habit of Polygala amarella?

It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with a spreading habit.

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,