Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
tamariscca
ID:
488760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex A.W.Benn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(3): 37 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488092



Common Names

  • Tamariscca Polygala
  • Tamariscca Polygaloides
  • Tamariscca Milkwort


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Description

Polygala tamariscca (also called Tamarisk Milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, purple flowers that bloom in the summertime. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala tamariscca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala tamariscca is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala tamariscca is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygalaceae, native to tropical Africa. It is a terrestrial plant, growing in moist, shady areas. Propagation is by division of the rhizome. Cultivation is best in a well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Polygala tamariscca

Polygala tamariscca can be found in the United States, in areas such as California, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Polygala tamariscca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala tamamschaniae?

Polygala tamamschaniae

What is the family of Polygala tamamschaniae?

Polygalaceae

What is the common name of Polygala tamamschaniae?

Tamamschana Polygala

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

Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Alfred William Bennett (1833-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.W.Benn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:692426-1: Based on the initial data import