Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
sinaloae
ID:
1287333

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
tro

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 32: 189 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286671



Common Names

  • Sinaloa Polygala
  • Sinaloa Milkwort
  • Mexican Milkwort


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Description

Polygala sinaloae (also called Sinaloan Milkwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in open, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala sinaloae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala sinaloae has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala sinaloae is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little water.

Where to Find Polygala sinaloae

Polygala sinaloae is native to Mexico and Central America, and can be found in moist woods and meadows.

Polygala sinaloae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala sinaloae?

Polygala sinaloae

What is the common name of Polygala sinaloae?

Sinaloa Milkwort

What is the native range of Polygala sinaloae?

Mexico

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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