Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
timoutou
ID:
488833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 737 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488165



Common Names

  • Polygala Timoutou
  • Timoutou Milkwort
  • Timoutou Polygala


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Synonyms

  • Polygala uliginosa Pers. [unknown]
  • Polygala lupulina Willd. [unknown]
  • Polygala quinqueangularis Vell. [unknown]

Description

Polygala timoutou (also called Timoutou Milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a tall, erect stem with small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala timoutou is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polygala timoutou var. comata (A.W.Benn.) Bernardi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala timoutou is a small, tubular, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala timoutou is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a seedbed.

Where to Find Polygala timoutou

Polygala timoutou is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Polygala timoutou FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala timoutou?

Polygala timoutou

What is the common name of Polygala timoutou?

Timoutou Polygala

What is the habitat of Polygala timoutou?

Dry, sandy or stony soils

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,