Polygala juncea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juncea
ID:
489379
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.St.-Hil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Roy. Sci. Orléans 9: 46 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488711
Common Names
- Polygala Juncea
- Rush-Leaved Milkwort
- Rush-Leaved Polygala
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polygala juncea (also called 'Rush Milkwort' and 'Rushleaf Milkwort', 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 juncea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polygala juncea is a deep purple color. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polygala juncea 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 juncea
Polygala juncea is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Polygala juncea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygala juncea?
Polygala juncea
What type of plant is Polygala juncea?
It is a shrub
Where is Polygala juncea found?
It is found in Asia
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2573041: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.