Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
mariamae
ID:
489178

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tamamsch.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 39: 325 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488510



Common Names

  • Polygala mariamae
  • Mariama's Milkwort
  • Mariama Milkwort


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Description

Polygala mariamae (also called Mariama's 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 mariamae 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 mariamae 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 mariamae 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 mariamae

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

Polygala mariamae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala mariamae?

Polygala mariamae

What is the family of Polygala mariamae?

Polygalaceae

What is the common name of Polygala mariamae?

Mariama's 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,