Polygala peshmenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peshmenii
ID:
510757
Status:
valid
Authors:
Eren, Parolly, Raus & Kürschner
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 158: 83 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510089
Common Names
- Polygala Peshmenii
- Peshmenii Polygala
- Polygala
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polygala peshmenii (also called Peshmen's Polygala, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Thailand. It has a slender stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Polygala peshmenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polygala peshmenii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polygala peshmenii can be propagated by seed or by division. To cultivate this plant, it should be grown in a moist, well-draining soil in full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Polygala peshmenii
Polygala peshmenii can be found in the temperate forests of Central and South America.
Polygala peshmenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygala peshmenii?
Polygala peshmenii
What type of plant is Polygala peshmenii?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Polygala peshmenii found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2608305: Based on the initial data import
Gerald Parolly (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parolly' in the authors string.
Özkan Eren: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eren' in the authors string.
Thomas Raus (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raus' in the authors string.
Harald Kürschner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kürschner' in the authors string.