Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
cardiocarpa
ID:
485182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 41: 293 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484514



Common Names

  • Polygala cardiocarpa
  • Heart-Fruited Polygala
  • Cardiocarpa Polygala


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Synonyms

  • Polygala palustris Lace [unknown]
  • Polygala heteroptera A.W.Benn. ex Kuntze [unknown]
  • Heterosamara birmanica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Heterosamara cardiocarpa (Kurz) Paiva [unknown]
  • Polygala lacei Craib [unknown]

Description

Polygala cardiocarpa (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 South America. 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 cardiocarpa 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 cardiocarpa 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 cardiocarpa 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 cardiocarpa

Polygala cardiocarpa is found in Brazil.

Polygala cardiocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala cardiocarpa?

Polygala cardiocarpa

What type of plant is Polygala cardiocarpa?

It is an evergreen shrub

Where does Polygala cardiocarpa grow?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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,