Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
489426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Houtt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. 2(10): 89 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488758



Common Names

  • Polygala Japonica
  • Japanese Milkwort
  • Japanese Polygala


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Synonyms

  • Polygala coniicarpa Hance [unknown]
  • Polygala lourerii Gardner & Champ. [unknown]
  • Polygala hondoensis Nakai [unknown]
  • Polygala luzoniensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Polygala taquetii H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Polygala japonica (also called 'Japanese Milkwort' and 'Japanese Polygala', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 m. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala japonica is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Polygala japonica is a small, white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white or pinkish flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala japonica is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is generally pest and disease free.

Where to Find Polygala japonica

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

Polygala japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala japonica?

Polygala japonica

What type of plant is Polygala japonica?

It is a shrub

Where is Polygala japonica found?

It is found in Japan

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,