Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
macrostigma
ID:
489185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 319 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488517



Common Names

  • Polygala macrostigma
  • Large-stigmatized Milkwort
  • Large-stigmatized Polygala


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Synonyms

  • Polygala elliotii Chodat [unknown]
  • Polygala splendens Exell [unknown]

Description

Polygala macrostigma (also called Large-stigma Milkwort, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, pinkish-white flowers. It grows in dry, stony habitats, such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala macrostigma 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

Polygala macrostigma has small, yellowish-white flowers with five petals and a long, thin style. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala macrostigma is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by seed or division. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Polygala macrostigma

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

Polygala macrostigma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala macrostigma?

Polygala macrostigma

What is the family of Polygala macrostigma?

Polygalaceae

What is the common name of Polygala macrostigma?

Large-stigma 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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