Polygala microspora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microspora
ID:
489289
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake in Gleason
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 56: 397 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488621
Common Names
- Polygala microspora
- Microspora Polygala
- Microspora Milkwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polygala microspora (also called small-spored polygala, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a woody stem and small, oval leaves. It is native to Angola, and is found in dry savannas and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Polygala microspora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, skin diseases, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polygala microspora is small and white. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polygala microspora is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Polygala microspora
Polygala microspora can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Polygala microspora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygala microspora?
Polygala microspora
What is the family of Polygala microspora?
Polygalaceae
What is the common name of Polygala microspora?
Microsporous 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2572891: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.