Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
densiracemosa
ID:
747628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lüdtke & Miotto

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 175 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746961



Common Names

  • Dense-Racemed Milkwort
  • Dense-Racemed Polygala
  • Dense-Racemed Polygale


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Description

Polygala densiracemosa (also called Densiracemosa Polygala, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and oval leaves. It is native to Brazil and grows in dry, open areas, such as fields and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala densiracemosa is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala densiracemosa has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala densiracemosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some shade and drought. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Polygala densiracemosa

Polygala densiracemosa is native to Brazil, in the state of Minas Gerais.

Polygala densiracemosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala densiracemosa?

Polygala densiracemosa

What is the common name of Polygala densiracemosa?

Dense-racemed Polygala

What is the natural habitat of Polygala densiracemosa?

It is found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia

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

Silvia Tersinha Sfoggia Miotto (1952-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miotto' in the authors string.
Raquel Lüdtke: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lüdtke' in the authors string.