Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
perennis
ID:
1249812

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 25: 362 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249150



Common Names

  • Polygala Perennis
  • Perennis Milkwort
  • Perennial Milkwort


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Description

Polygala perennis (also called Periwinkle milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, purple flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala perennis is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygalaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala perennis is a small, white, bell-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small with a single, long, thin stem and a single pair of small, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Polygala perennis

Polygala perennis is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Polygala perennis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala perennis?

Polygala perennis

What is the family of Polygala perennis?

Polygalaceae

What is the natural habitat of Polygala perennis?

Dry areas of the Cerrado

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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