Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
pubiflora
ID:
1101057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burch. ex DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 322 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001100395



Common Names

  • Pubiflora Milkwort
  • Pubiflora Polygala
  • Pubiflora's Polygala


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Description

Polygala pubiflora (also called Hairy Milkwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its whorled leaves and small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala pubiflora is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala pubiflora is a small, white or pinkish-white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala pubiflora is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Polygala pubiflora

Polygala pubiflora is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

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 tro-25900669: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
William John Burchell (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burch.' in the authors string.