Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
marensis
ID:
1101032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burtt Davy

Source:
tro

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Man. Pl. Transvaal 1: 48 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001100370

Common Names

  • Maren's Milkwort
  • Maren Polygala
  • Maren's Polygala

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Description

Polygala marensis (also called Maren's Milkwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with pink, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala marensis is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, asthma, and digestive issues. It is also used as a tonic for the heart and lungs and to improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala marensis is a small, white to pinkish-white, two-lipped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala marensis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Polygala marensis

Polygala marensis can be found in South Africa and Namibia.

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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