Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
laxifolia
ID:
489309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 65: 345 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488641



Common Names

  • Polygala laxifolia
  • Laxifolia Polygala
  • Laxifolia Milkwort


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Description

Polygala laxifolia (also called 'Loose-Leaved Milkwort', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala laxifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala laxifolia is pink or purple with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala laxifolia is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Polygala laxifolia

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

Polygala laxifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala laxifolia?

Polygala laxifolia

What is the family of Polygala laxifolia?

Polygalaceae

What is the common name of Polygala laxifolia?

Loose-leaved milkwort

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,

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