Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
488792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 878 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488124



Common Names

  • Polygala Tenella
  • Dwarf Milkwort
  • Dwarf Polygala


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Synonyms

  • Polygala alopecurus Chodat [unknown]
  • Polygala chuiti Chodat [unknown]
  • Polygala appendiculata Vell. [unknown]
  • Polygala stenocaulon Grondona [unknown]
  • Polygala leptocaulis Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Polygala gracilis Kunth [unknown]
  • Polygala funckii Chodat [unknown]
  • Polygala lagoana A.W.Benn. [unknown]
  • Polygala pringlei S.Watson [unknown]
  • Polygala macerrima S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Polygala paludosa longespicata A.St.-Hil. & Moq. [unknown]
  • Polygala paludosa exappendiculata Chodat [unknown]
  • Polygala paludosa angustocarpa Chodat [unknown]

Description

Polygala tenella (also called Small Milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, Asia, and North America. 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 tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala tenella has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala tenella is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by seed or division. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Polygala tenella

Polygala tenella is native to Europe and can be found in the wild there.

Polygala tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala tenella?

Polygala tenella

What is the common name of Polygala tenella?

Small Milkwort

What type of plant is Polygala tenella?

Herbaceous perennial

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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