Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
478039

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1154 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477371

Common Names

  • Paniculata Polygala
  • Paniculata Polygala
  • Paniculata Milkwort

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Synonyms

  • Polygala carlotina E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Polygala ramosissima Cav. [unknown]
  • Polygala paniculata leucoptera S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Polygala paniculata humilis Chodat [unknown]
  • Polygala paniculata leucoptera S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Polygala paniculata (also called Panicled Milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant native to Southeast Asia and Australia. It has small yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala paniculata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala paniculata 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 paniculata 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 paniculata

Polygala paniculata is native to Central and South America.

Polygala paniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala paniculata?

Polygala paniculata

What are the common names of Polygala paniculata?

Common names include Paniculate Milkwort and Paniculate Polygala

What is the natural habitat of Polygala paniculata?

Polygala paniculata 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,

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