Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
chiapensis
ID:
1252232

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 47: 40 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251570



Common Names

  • Polygala chiapensis
  • Chiapas Polygala
  • Chiapas Polygala


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Description

Polygala chiapensis (also called 'Chiapas Polygala', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Polygalaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is an evergreen shrub with opposite, ovate leaves and yellow-green flowers. The fruits are small, yellow-green drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala chiapensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala chiapensis has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala chiapensis can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in moist soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist soil in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 65-75°F (18-24°C). Germination should occur within a few weeks.

Where to Find Polygala chiapensis

Polygala chiapensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Polygala chiapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala chiapensis?

Polygala chiapensis

What is the common name of Polygala chiapensis?

Chiapas Polygala

What is the natural habitat of Polygala chiapensis?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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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