Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
478037

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steenis) Meijden

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Fl. Males. 10: 465 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477369

Common Names

  • Papuan Polygala
  • Papuana Polygala
  • Papuan Milkwort

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Synonyms

  • Bredemeyera papuana Steenis [unknown]

Description

Polygala papuana (also called Pink Milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant native to Southeast Asia and Australia. It has small pink flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala papuana has small, white, 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 papuana is a shrub native to Indonesia. 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 papuana

Polygala papuana is native to Central and South America.

Polygala papuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala papuana?

Polygala papuana

What are the common names of Polygala papuana?

Common names include Papuan Milkwort and Papuan Polygala

What is the natural habitat of Polygala papuana?

Polygala papuana is native to Papua New Guinea and is found in tropical rainforests

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

Ruud van der Meijden (1945-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meijden' in the authors string.
Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:945642-1: Based on the initial data import