Status:
valid
Authors:
Chodat
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 115: 79 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477328
Common Names
- Savannarum Polygala
- Polygala
- Polygala Savannarum
Description
Polygala savannarum (also called Savanna Milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the savannas of 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 savannarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polygala savannarum is small, with white petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polygala savannarum is an easy-to-grow houseplant that prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It is propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully divide the plant into several sections and replant in moist soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.
Where to Find Polygala savannarum
Polygala savannarum is native to Central and South America.
Polygala savannarum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygala savannarum?
Polygala savannarum
What are the common names of Polygala savannarum?
Common names include Savanna Milkwort and Savanna Polygala
What is the natural habitat of Polygala savannarum?
Polygala savannarum 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,