Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
squamifolia
ID:
1275515

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright ex Griseb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 12 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274853



Common Names

  • Polygala Squamifolia
  • Squamifolia Polygala
  • Polygala of Squamifolia


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Description

Polygala squamifolia (also called Scaly Milkwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala squamifolia is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and as a food plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala squamifolia has small, white flowers that are clustered together in panicles. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala squamifolia is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seeds.

Where to Find Polygala squamifolia

Polygala squamifolia is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

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-50275946: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.