Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
orbicularis
ID:
478022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 140 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477354

Common Names

  • Orbicularis Polygala
  • Polygala
  • Polygala Orbicularis

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Description

Polygala orbicularis (also called 'Round-Leaved Milkwort', 'Round-Leaved Polygala' and 'Round-Leaved Milkweed', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Polygalaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in wet, sandy soils. It is a low-growing, herbaceous plant with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala orbicularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala orbicularis has small, yellow, pea-like flowers that are clustered in a terminal raceme. The seeds are small, dark brown and smooth. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala orbicularis is a shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water the plant when the soil is dry and fertilize it during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Polygala orbicularis

Polygala orbicularis is native to Central and South America.

Polygala orbicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala orbicularis?

Polygala orbicularis

What are the common names of Polygala orbicularis?

Common names include Orbicularis Milkwort and Orbicularis Polygala

What is the natural habitat of Polygala orbicularis?

Polygala orbicularis is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands

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,