Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
birmanica
ID:
485193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
ksu

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 3: 126 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484525



Common Names

  • Polygala birmanica
  • Burmese Polygala
  • Birmanica Polygala


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Description

Polygala birmanica (also called 'Bird-in-a-bush', 'Bird-on-a-rock' and 'Wings-on-a-rock', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Myanmar. It has small, grey-green, leathery leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers in spring and summer. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala birmanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, asthma, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala birmanica has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala birmanica is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Polygala birmanica

Polygala birmanica is found in Myanmar.

Polygala birmanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala birmanica?

Polygala birmanica

What type of plant is Polygala birmanica?

It is an evergreen shrub

Where does Polygala birmanica grow?

It is native to Southeast Asia

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,