Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
485016

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Horti Monsp. : 134 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484348



Common Names

  • Flavescens Polygala
  • Flavescens's Polygala
  • Flavescens Weeping Polygala


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Synonyms

  • Polygala rogeri Oertz. ex Ten. [unknown]
  • Polygala pisaurensis Caldesi [unknown]

Description

Polygala flavescens (also called Yellow 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 flavescens 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polygala flavescens sub. maremmana (Fiori) Arrigoni

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala flavescens is yellow, with a white center, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala flavescens is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Polygala flavescens

Polygala flavescens is found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.

Polygala flavescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala flavescens?

Polygala flavescens

What is the common name of Polygala flavescens?

Yellow Milkwort

What is the natural habitat of Polygala flavescens?

Dry grasslands, scrub and rocky hillsides

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,