Polygala papilionacea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papilionacea
ID:
478038
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 1: 8 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477370
Common Names
- Papilionacea Polygala
- Papilionacea Polygala
- Papilionacea Milkwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polygala papilionacea (also called Butterfly Milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant native to Southeast Asia and Australia. It has small purple flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Polygala papilionacea 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 papilionacea has small, pink, 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polygala papilionacea 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 papilionacea
Polygala papilionacea is native to Central and South America.
Polygala papilionacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygala papilionacea?
Polygala papilionacea
What are the common names of Polygala papilionacea?
Common names include Papilionacea Milkwort and Papilionacea Polygala
What is the natural habitat of Polygala papilionacea?
Polygala papilionacea 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,
References
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:692001-1: Based on the initial data import