Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
pennellii
ID:
489609

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
ksu

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 51: 86 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488941



Common Names

  • Pennell's Polygala
  • Polygala pennellii
  • Polygala pennelli


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Description

Polygala pennellii (also called Pennell's Milkwort, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a woody base and white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala pennellii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used to treat fever, headache, and dizziness. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala pennellii has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala pennellii 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 pennellii

Polygala pennellii is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.

Polygala pennellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala pennellii?

Polygala pennellii

What is the family of Polygala pennellii?

Polygalaceae

What is the common name of Polygala pennellii?

Pennellii 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,