Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
erioptera
ID:
484997

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 326 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484329



Common Names

  • Erioptera Polygala
  • Erioptera's Polygala
  • Erioptera Weeping Polygala


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Synonyms

  • Polygala noucherensis Cambess. [unknown]
  • Polygala thurmanniana Chodat [unknown]
  • Polygala vahliana DC. [unknown]
  • Polygala leptorhiza DC. [unknown]
  • Polygala retusa Hochst. ex Oliv. [unknown]
  • Polygala oligantha A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Polygala obtusata DC. [unknown]
  • Polygala nubica Hochst. ex Chodat [deprecated]
  • Polygala paulayana Vierh. [unknown]
  • Polygala petraea Chodat [unknown]
  • Polygala erioptera erioptera [unknown]
  • Polygala erioptera petraea (Chodat) Paiva [unknown]

Description

Polygala erioptera (also called Winged Milkwort, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala erioptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties, and is believed to have medicinal benefits such as treating digestive problems, improving circulation, and reducing stress.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala erioptera has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala erioptera is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It grows best in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Prune as needed to maintain shape.

Where to Find Polygala erioptera

Polygala erioptera is native to the Brazilian Cerrado and Atlantic Forest regions.

Polygala erioptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala erioptera?

Polygala erioptera

What is the common name of Polygala erioptera?

Wing-petaled Milkwort

What type of plant is Polygala erioptera?

Herbaceous perennial

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,