Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
1240881

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 704 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240219



Common Names

  • Polygala chinensis
  • Chinese Milkwort
  • Chinese Polygala


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Description

Polygala chinensis (also called Chinese Milkwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygalaceae. It is native to China and is found in the East Asian temperate forests. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polygala chinensis var. pygmaea (C.Y.Wu & S.K.Chen) S.K.Chen & J.Parn.
Polygala chinensis var. villosa (C.Y.Wu & S.K.Chen) S.K.Chen & J.Parn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Polygala chinensis are small, pink and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala chinensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Polygala chinensis

Polygala chinensis can be found in the Philippines, in the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Quezon.

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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