Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
grossheimii
ID:
489298

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kem.-Nath.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 14: 28 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488630



Common Names

  • Polygala grossheimii
  • Grossheimii Polygala
  • Grossheimii Milkwort


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Description

Polygala grossheimii (also called 'Grossheim's Milkwort', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala grossheimii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, skin diseases, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala grossheimii has small, pinkish-purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala grossheimii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Polygala grossheimii

Polygala grossheimii can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Polygala grossheimii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala grossheimii?

Polygala grossheimii

What is the family of Polygala grossheimii?

Polygalaceae

What is the common name of Polygala grossheimii?

Grossheim's milkwort

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,