Polygala bomiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bomiensis
ID:
1284898
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.K.Chen & J.Parn.
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Fl. China 11: 157 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284236
Common Names
- Polygala Bomiensis
- Polygala Bomiensis Plant
- Bomiensis Polygala
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polygala bomiensis (also called Bomi Polygala, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has small white flowers and pinnate leaves. It grows in moist, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Polygala bomiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and chest pains.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polygala bomiensis has small, yellowish-green flowers with a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small, round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polygala bomiensis is a shrub native to China. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in an area with temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C). It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Polygala bomiensis
Polygala bomiensis can be found in the tropical regions of Africa.
Polygala bomiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygala bomiensis?
Polygala bomiensis
What is the natural habitat of Polygala bomiensis?
It is native to China and found in grasslands and open woodlands.
What are the characteristics of Polygala bomiensis?
It is an evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers.
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-50322568: Based on the initial data import
John Adrian Naicker Parnell (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Parn.' in the authors string.
Shu Kun Chen (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Chen' in the authors string.