Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
myrtifolia
ID:
489255

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 703 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488587



Common Names

  • Myrtifolia Polygala
  • Myrtifolia Milkwort
  • Myrtifolia Polygala


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Synonyms

  • Polygala amoena Thunb. [unknown]
  • Polygala clutioides Burch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Psychanthus myrtifolius Spach [unknown]
  • Polygala linkiana Sweet [unknown]
  • Polygala ligularis Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Psychanthus myrtifolius (L.) Raf. [deprecated]
  • Polygala pinifolia Poir. [unknown]

Description

Polygala myrtifolia (also called myrtle-leaved 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 myrtifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, skin diseases, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polygala myrtifolia var. pinifolia (Poir.) Paiva

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala myrtifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala myrtifolia 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 myrtifolia

Polygala myrtifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and in some parts of Asia.

Polygala myrtifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala myrtifolia?

Polygala myrtifolia

What is the family of Polygala myrtifolia?

Polygalaceae

What is the common name of Polygala myrtifolia?

Myrtle-leaved 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