Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
484967

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 30: 298. 1892 [1891 publ. 25 May 1892] ; et in Mem. Soc. Phys. Geneve, 31(2): 30. 1893.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484299

Common Names

  • Costaricensis Polygala
  • Costaricensis's Polygala
  • Costaricensis's White Polygala

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Description

Polygala costaricensis (also called Costa Rican Milkwort, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Costa Rica. It has yellow flowers and grows in sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala costaricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties, and is believed to have medicinal benefits such as treating digestive problems, improving circulation, and reducing stress.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala costaricensis has small, purple flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala costaricensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It grows best in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Prune as needed to maintain shape.

Where to Find Polygala costaricensis

Polygala costaricensis is native to Costa Rica.

Polygala costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala costaricensis?

Polygala costaricensis

What is the common name of Polygala costaricensis?

Costa Rican Milkwort

What type of plant is Polygala costaricensis?

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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