Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
serpyllifolia
ID:
489540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hosé

Source:
cmp

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Usteri) 21: 39 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488872



Common Names

  • Serpyllifolia Milkwort
  • Serpyllifolia Polygala
  • Serpyllifolia Polygala


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Synonyms

  • Polygala depressa Wender. [unknown]
  • Polygala badensis K.F.Schimp. [unknown]
  • Polygala liorani Jord. ex Lamotte [unknown]
  • Polygala mutabilis Dumort. [unknown]
  • Polygala serpyllacea Weihe [unknown]

Description

Polygala serpyllifolia (also called Thyme-Leaved Milkwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, oval leaves with a bright green color and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala serpyllifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Polygala serpyllifolia is a small, white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white or pinkish flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala serpyllifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Polygala serpyllifolia

Polygala serpyllifolia is native to Europe and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.

Polygala serpyllifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala serpyllifolia?

Polygala serpyllifolia

What is the common name of Polygala serpyllifolia?

Thyme-leaved Milkwort

What is the natural habitat of Polygala serpyllifolia?

Mountain meadows

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