Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
crista-galli
ID:
484915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 5: 110 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484247

Common Names

  • Crested-Gallow Polygala
  • Crested-Gallow Polygala
  • Crested-Gallow Polygala

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Description

Polygala crista-galli (also called 'Crested Milkwort' and 'Crested Polygala', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, pink flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala crista-galli is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala crista-galli 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala crista-galli 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 crista-galli

Polygala crista-galli can be found in Europe and Asia.

Polygala crista-galli FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala crista-galli?

Polygala crista-galli

What is the family of Polygala crista-galli?

Polygalaceae

What is the natural habitat of Polygala crista-galli?

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,

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