Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
1101293

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tamamsch.) Galushko

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 13: 254. 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001100631



Common Names

  • Alata Polygala
  • Alata Milkwort
  • Alata Senega


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Description

Polygala alata (also called 'winged milkwort', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers. It is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala alata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala alata is a small shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is easy to propagate and cultivate from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not soggy. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Polygala alata

Polygala alata can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25900969: Based on the initial data import
Anatoli Galushko (1926-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galushko' in the authors string.
Sofya Georgiyevna Tamamshyan (1900-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tamamsch.' in the authors string.