Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
pseudocoelosioides
ID:
491196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 31(2: 2): 237 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490528



Common Names

  • Polygala Pseudocoelosioides
  • Pseudocoelosioides Polygala
  • False Coelosioides Polygala


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Synonyms

  • Polygala mosquitiensis Proctor [unknown]

Description

Polygala pseudocoelosioides (also called 'False Coelosia Polygala', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala pseudocoelosioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala pseudocoelosioides is a small, yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala pseudocoelosioides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into sections with each section having at least one shoot and some roots. The divisions should be planted in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Polygala pseudocoelosioides

Polygala pseudocoelosioides can be found in the wild in the western United States, including Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado.

Polygala pseudocoelosioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala pseudocoelosioides?

Polygala pseudocoelosioides

What is the common name of Polygala pseudocoelosioides?

Pseudocoelosioides

What is the natural habitat of Polygala pseudocoelosioides?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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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