Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
phoenicistes
ID:
1257942

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 47: 55 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257280



Common Names

  • Polygala phoenicistes
  • Phoenicistes Polygala
  • Phoenicistes Milkwort


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Description

Polygala phoenicistes (also called the Phoenician polygala, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and is characterized by its small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala phoenicistes is a flowering shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or border plant, as well as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala phoenicistes is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala phoenicistes is a shrub that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Polygala phoenicistes

Polygala phoenicistes is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Polygala phoenicistes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala phoenicistes?

Polygala phoenicistes

What is the common name of Polygala phoenicistes?

Phoenician Milkwort

What is the natural habitat of Polygala phoenicistes?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky hillsides

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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