Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
caerulescens
ID:
1287326

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 25: 367 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286664



Common Names

  • Blue Milkwort
  • Blue Polygala
  • Cerulean Polygala


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Description

Polygala caerulescens (also called Blue Milkwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in open, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala caerulescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala caerulescens has small, blue flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala caerulescens is an evergreen perennial that is native to Texas and Oklahoma. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Polygala caerulescens

Polygala caerulescens is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in moist woods and meadows. It is also found in parts of Mexico and Central America.

Polygala caerulescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala caerulescens?

Polygala caerulescens

What type of plant is Polygala caerulescens?

It is a shrub

Where is Polygala caerulescens native to?

It is native to South Africa

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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