Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
saprophytica
ID:
477998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat ex Grondona

Source:
ksu

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 9: 31 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477330

Common Names

  • Saprophytica Polygala
  • Polygala
  • Polygala Saprophytica

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Description

Polygala saprophytica (also called Saprophytic Milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate. It grows in moist soils and is found in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala saprophytica is small, with white petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala saprophytica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Polygala saprophytica

Polygala saprophytica is native to Central and South America.

Polygala saprophytica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala saprophytica?

Polygala saprophytica

What are the common names of Polygala saprophytica?

Common names include Saprophytic Milkwort and Saprophytic Polygala

What is the natural habitat of Polygala saprophytica?

Polygala saprophytica 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

Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.
Eduardo M. Grondona (1911-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grondona' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:205839-2: Based on the initial data import