Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
arvensis
ID:
1220480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 876 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219818



Common Names

  • Polygala arvensis
  • Arvensis Polygala
  • Arvensis Polygala


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Description

Polygala arvensis (also called 'Field Polygala', among many other common names) is a low-growing, perennial herb with small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, typically in elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala arvensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala arvensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala arvensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Polygala arvensis

Polygala arvensis can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Polygala arvensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala arvensis?

Polygala arvensis

What is the common name of Polygala arvensis?

Field Milkwort

What is the habitat of Polygala arvensis?

Polygala arvensis is found in moist meadows and grasslands of the Himalayas

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,

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