Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
oaxacanum
ID:
491209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
ksu

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 115: 73 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490541



Common Names

  • Polygala Oaxacanum
  • Oaxacanum Polygala
  • Oaxaca Polygala


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Description

Polygala oaxacanum (also called Oaxacan Milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala oaxacanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala oaxacanum is a small, yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala oaxacanum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in individual containers and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Polygala oaxacanum

Polygala oaxacanum can be found in the wild in Mexico.

Polygala oaxacanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala oaxacanum?

Polygala oaxacanum

What is the family of Polygala oaxacanum?

Polygalaceae

What is the common name of Polygala oaxacanum?

Oaxacan 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,