Status:
valid
Authors:
Raffaelli, Mosti & Tardelli
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Webbia 62: 270 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510088
Common Names
- Polygala Moggii
- Moggii Polygala
- Polygala
Description
Polygala moggii (also called Mogg's Polygala, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Thailand. It has a slender stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Polygala moggii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polygala moggii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polygala moggii can be propagated by seed or by division. To cultivate this plant, it should be grown in a moist, well-draining soil in full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Polygala moggii
Polygala moggii can be found in the temperate forests of Central and South America.
Polygala moggii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygala moggii?
Polygala moggii
What is the common name of Polygala moggii?
Moggii
Where is Polygala moggii found?
It is found in Ecuador
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,