Status:
valid
Authors:
Chodat
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 5: 190 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484276
Common Names
- Classensii Polygala
- Classensii's Polygala
- Classensii's White Polygala
Description
Polygala classensii (also called 'Classen's Milkwort', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in rocky areas and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Polygala classensii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polygala classensii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polygala classensii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry, rocky areas. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Polygala classensii
Polygala classensii is found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.
Polygala classensii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygala classensii?
Polygala classensii
What is the family of Polygala classensii?
Polygalaceae
What is the natural habitat of Polygala classensii?
Grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands
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,