Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
andringitrensis
ID:
1244082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paiva

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 50: 260 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243420



Common Names

  • Andringitrensis Polygala
  • Polygala andringitrensis
  • Andringitrensis Polygala andringitrensis


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Description

Polygala andringitrensis (also called Andringitra Polygala, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andringitra Mountains of Madagascar. It grows in dry, rocky soils and has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala andringitrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating colds, coughs, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped with five petals. Seed: Brown, oval-shaped with a pointed tip. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala andringitrensis is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or fall.

Where to Find Polygala andringitrensis

Polygala andringitrensis is native to Madagascar.

Polygala andringitrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala andringitrensis?

Polygala andringitrensis

What is the common name of Polygala andringitrensis?

Andringitra polygala

What is the natural habitat of Polygala andringitrensis?

Dry, rocky slopes

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,