Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 47: 39 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257281
Common Names
- Polygala amphothrix
- Amphothrix Polygala
- Amphothrix Milkwort
Description
Polygala amphothrix (also called the amphothrix polygala, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and is characterized by its small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Polygala amphothrix is a flowering shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or border plant, as well as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polygala amphothrix is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polygala amphothrix is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in spring in a pot of moist, well-drained soil. To propagate from division, divide the clumps of the plant in spring or autumn and replant in the desired location.
Where to Find Polygala amphothrix
Polygala amphothrix is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
Polygala amphothrix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygala amphothrix?
Polygala amphothrix
What is the common name of Polygala amphothrix?
Amphothrix Milkwort
What is the natural habitat of Polygala amphothrix?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky hillsides
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,