Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
mooneyi
ID:
489241

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.G.Gilbert

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20: 199 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488573



Common Names

  • Polygala mooneyi
  • Mooney's Milkwort
  • Mooney Polygala


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Description

Polygala mooneyi (also called Mooney's 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 mooneyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, skin diseases, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala mooneyi 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 mooneyi is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Polygala mooneyi

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

Polygala mooneyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala mooneyi?

Polygala mooneyi

What is the family of Polygala mooneyi?

Polygalaceae

What is the common name of Polygala mooneyi?

Mooney'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,