Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
kalaboensis
ID:
1331425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paiva

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(1)-10: 1 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343879



Common Names

  • Polygala kalaboensis
  • Kalabo Polygala
  • Kalaboensis Polygala


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Description

Polygala kalaboensis (also called African milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, linear leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It grows in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala kalaboensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its wood, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala kalaboensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala kalaboensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Polygala kalaboensis

Polygala kalaboensis is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Polygala kalaboensis FAQ

What are the common names of Polygala kalaboensis?

Common names of Polygala kalaboensis include Kalabo milkwort and Kalabo polygala.

What is the scientific classification of Polygala kalaboensis?

Polygala kalaboensis belongs to the family Polygalaceae and is an herbaceous plant.

Where is Polygala kalaboensis found?

Polygala kalaboensis is native to Zambia.

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

Jorge Américo Rodrigues Paiva (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paiva' in the authors string.