Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
longiloba
ID:
489176

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
ksu

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 25: 362 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488508



Common Names

  • Polygala longiloba
  • Long-stalked Milkwort
  • Long-stalked Polygala


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Description

Polygala longiloba (also called Long-lobed Milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small purple flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams, ponds, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala longiloba is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala longiloba is a small, evergreen shrub native to Portugal. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of young shoots and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Polygala longiloba

Polygala longiloba is native to South Africa and can be found in the Fynbos biome.

Polygala longiloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala longiloba?

Polygala longiloba

What is the family of Polygala longiloba?

Polygalaceae

What is the common name of Polygala longiloba?

Long-lobed 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,