Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
kajii
ID:
508488

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paiva

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Polygalac.: 52 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507820



Common Names

  • Polygala kajii
  • Kajii's polygala
  • Polygala kajii var. kajii


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Description

Polygala kajii (also called 'Kaji's Milkwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala kajii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala kajii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a green stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala kajii is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Polygala kajii

Polygala kajii is native to Japan and can be found in the mountains of central and northern Honshu.

Polygala kajii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala kajii?

Polygala kajii

What is the common name of Polygala kajii?

Kaji's Milkwort

What is the family of Polygala kajii?

Polygalaceae

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,