Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
polifolia
ID:
1230259

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
tro

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 2: 101 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001229597



Common Names

  • Polygala
  • Polygalas
  • Polygalas


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Description

Polygala polifolia (also called Many-Leaved Polygala, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the Polygalaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, at elevations of 1000–2500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala polifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala polifolia has small, yellow flowers with a yellowish-green lip. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala polifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Polygala polifolia

Polygala polifolia is native to the Eastern Himalayas of India.

Polygala polifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala polifolia?

Polygala polifolia

What is the natural habitat of Polygala polifolia?

Polygala polifolia is native to India, Nepal, and China.

What is the flower color of Polygala polifolia?

Polygala polifolia has white flowers.

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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