Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
helenae
ID:
487691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greuter

Source:
ksu

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Boissiera 13: 65 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487023



Common Names

  • Polygala helenae
  • Helenae Polygala
  • Polygala Helenae


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Description

Polygala helenae (also called Helen's 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 helenae 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 helenae 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 helenae 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 helenae

Polygala helenae is native to Central Asia and can be found growing in dry, grassy areas.

Polygala helenae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala helenae?

Polygala helenae

What is the common name of Polygala helenae?

Helen's Milkwort

What is the natural habitat of Polygala helenae?

Dry, rocky hillsides in Brazil

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,