Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
nematophylla
ID:
489562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 64(Suppl.): 23 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488894



Common Names

  • Nematophylla Milkwort
  • Nematophylla Polygala
  • Nematophylla Polygala


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Description

Polygala nematophylla (also called Thread-Leaved Milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody rootstock and erect stems, with a few leaves and small, tubular, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala nematophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala nematophylla is a deep purple color. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala nematophylla is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Polygala nematophylla

Polygala nematophylla is native to Europe and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.

Polygala nematophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala nematophylla?

Polygala nematophylla

What is the family of Polygala nematophylla?

Polygalaceae

What is the common name of Polygala nematophylla?

Nematophylla 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,

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