Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
mandrarensis
ID:
1303074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phillipson & G.E.Schatz

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 42: 526 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315528



Common Names

  • Polygala mandrarensis
  • Mandrarense Polygala
  • Mandrarense's Polygala


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Description

Polygala mandrarensis (also called 'Mandrare Polygala', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It grows up to 2m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.2m. It prefers moist, sheltered sites in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala mandrarensis is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and tools. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala mandrarensis is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala mandrarensis is a species of wild banana native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by suckering. It prefers a warm, humid climate and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Polygala mandrarensis

Polygala mandrarensis is endemic to Madagascar.

Polygala mandrarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala mandrarensis?

Polygala mandrarensis

What is the common name of Polygala mandrarensis?

Mandrarensis Polygala

What is the natural habitat of Polygala mandrarensis?

Tropical dry forests of Madagascar

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

Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
George Edward Schatz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Schatz' in the authors string.