Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
carueliana
ID:
738330

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.W.Benn.) Caruel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ital. 9: 117. 1890

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737663



Common Names

  • Carueliana Polygala
  • Carueliana Milkwort
  • Carueliana Snakeroot


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Description

Polygala carueliana (also called 'Caruel's Milkwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with oval leaves and pink or purple flowers. It is native to Europe, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala carueliana has been used as an ornamental plant, a medicinal plant, and a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala carueliana has small pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala carueliana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Polygala carueliana

Polygala carueliana is native to Central and South America.

Polygala carueliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala carueliana?

Polygala carueliana

What is the common name of Polygala carueliana?

Caruel's Milkwort

What is the natural habitat of Polygala carueliana?

Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

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 kew-2873534: Based on the initial data import
Théodore Caruel (1830-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caruel' in the authors string.
Alfred William Bennett (1833-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.W.Benn.' in the authors string.