Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
preslii
ID:
738313

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 5: 531 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737646



Common Names

  • Presl's Polygala
  • Preslii Polygala
  • Preslii Polygala


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Description

Polygala preslii (also called 'Presl's Milkwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with oval leaves and pink or purple flowers. It is native to Europe, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala preslii has been used as an ornamental plant, a medicinal plant, and a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala preslii has small pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala preslii can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The seedlings should emerge within a few weeks. Transplant the seedlings to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Polygala preslii

Polygala preslii is native to Central and South America.

Polygala preslii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala preslii?

Polygala preslii

What is the common name of Polygala preslii?

Purple Milkwort

What is the natural habitat of Polygala preslii?

Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

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,