Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
fontellana
ID:
508487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marques & A.C.A.Aguiar

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 58: 13 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507819



Common Names

  • Polygala fontellana
  • Fontellana Polygala
  • Fontellana Polygala Tree


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Description

Polygala fontellana (also called 'Fontellana Milkwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala fontellana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala fontellana is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a green stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala fontellana is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Polygala fontellana

Polygala fontellana is native to Spain and can be found in the Pyrenees Mountains.

Polygala fontellana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala fontellana?

Polygala fontellana

What is the common name of Polygala fontellana?

Fontellana Milkwort

What is the family of Polygala fontellana?

Polygalaceae

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

Maria do Carmo Mendes Marques (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marques' in the authors string.
Ana Cristina Andrade de Aguiar (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.A.Aguiar' in the authors string.