Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
usafuensis
ID:
488847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 337 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488179



Common Names

  • Polygala Usafuensis
  • Usafu Milkwort
  • Usafu Polygala


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Synonyms

  • Polygala heliostigma Chodat [unknown]
  • Polygala tanganyikensis Troupin [unknown]
  • Polygala verdickii Gürke ex De Wild. [unknown]
  • Polygala riparia Chodat [unknown]

Description

Polygala usafuensis (also called Usafu 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 usafuensis has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It has also been used as an insect repellent and for the treatment of snakebites.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala usafuensis 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 usafuensis 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 usafuensis

Paepalanthus spixianus is native to Brazil.

Polygala usafuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala usafuensis?

Polygala usafuensis

What is the common name of Polygala usafuensis?

Usafu Polygala

What is the habitat of Polygala usafuensis?

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,