Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
retiefiana
ID:
1323984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paiva & Figueiredo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 117: 31 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336438



Common Names

  • Polygala retiefiana
  • Retief's Polygala
  • Polygala


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Description

Polygala retiefiana (also called 'Retief's Polygala', among many other common names) is a small, shrubby plant species that is native to South Africa. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, and its leaves are lanceolate. Its inflorescence is a raceme of small, purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala retiefiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala retiefiana is white with yellow and purple stripes. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala retiefiana is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Polygala retiefiana

Polygala retiefiana is found in South Africa.

Polygala retiefiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala retiefiana?

Polygala retiefiana

What type of plant is Polygala retiefiana?

Shrub

Where is Polygala retiefiana found?

South Africa

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

Jorge Américo Rodrigues Paiva (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paiva' in the authors string.
Estrela Figueiredo (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Figueiredo' in the authors string.