Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
curtissii
ID:
1100882

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Manual , ed. 5: 121 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001100220



Common Names

  • Curtiss' Polygala
  • Curtiss' Milkwort
  • Curtissii Polygala


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Description

Polygala curtissii (also called 'Curtiss' Milkwort' and 'Curtiss' Polygala', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It grows in open, dry areas and is often found in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala curtissii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala curtissii is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala curtissii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Polygala curtissii

Polygala curtissii is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in woodlands, fields, and along roadsides from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

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 tro-25900417: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.