Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
1101464

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 99 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001100802



Common Names

  • Brazilian Polygala
  • Brazilian Milkwort
  • Brazilian Polygala Milkwort


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Description

Polygala brasiliensis (also called Brazilian Milkwort, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to Brazil. It has a woody rootstock and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a single stem with alternate, sessile leaves. The flowers are pink to purple in colour and are borne in a terminal raceme. The plant is found in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala brasiliensis is a plant that is used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala brasiliensis has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings have short, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala brasiliensis is a shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Polygala brasiliensis

Polygala brasiliensis can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

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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