Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
harleyi
ID:
1274013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marques

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pico das Almas : 538 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273351



Common Names

  • Harleyi Polygala
  • Polygala
  • Harleyi


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Description

Polygala harleyi (also called Harley's Milkwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Polygalaceae family. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in rocky grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala harleyi is an evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers. It can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polygala harleyi var. intermedia Marques

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala harleyi has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala harleyi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Polygala harleyi

Polygala harleyi can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky places.

Polygala harleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala harleyi?

Polygala harleyi

What is the common name of Polygala harleyi?

Harley's polygala

What is the natural habitat of Polygala harleyi?

Polygala harleyi is found in dry, sandy soils in the southeastern United States.

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,

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