Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
hamarensis
ID:
487661

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin & Raimondo

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 10: 467 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486993



Common Names

  • Polygala hamarensis
  • Hamarensis Polygala
  • Polygala Hamarensis


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Description

Polygala hamarensis (also called Hamar Milkwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a long, thin stem with small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped seeds. It grows best in dry, sandy soils and is found in open, sunny areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala hamarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala hamarensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala hamarensis is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Polygala hamarensis

Polygala hamarensis is native to the Middle East and can be found growing in dry, grassy areas.

Polygala hamarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala hamarensis?

Polygala hamarensis

What is the common name of Polygala hamarensis?

Hamar Milkwort

Where is Polygala hamarensis found?

It is found in Europe, Asia, and North America

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

Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Francesco Maria Raimondo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raimondo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958050-1: Based on the initial data import