Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
magdalenae
ID:
1265839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 4: 182 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265177



Common Names

  • Magdalena's Milkwort
  • Magdalena's Polygala
  • Magdalena's Flower


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Description

Polygala magdalenae (also called 'Magdalena Polygala', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in dry forests, thickets, and disturbed areas, and has trifoliate leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala magdalenae is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala magdalenae has purple flowers with 5 petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have thin, succulent stems and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala magdalenae is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger pots or into the ground.

Where to Find Polygala magdalenae

Polygala magdalenae is native to the Mediterranean region.

Polygala magdalenae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala magdalenae?

Polygala magdalenae

What is the common name of Polygala magdalenae?

Magdalena milkwort

What is the natural habitat of Polygala magdalenae?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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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