Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
488778

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 702 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488110



Common Names

  • Polygala Vulgaris
  • Common Milkwort
  • Common Polygala


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Synonyms

  • Polygala oxyptera Rchb. [unknown]
  • Polygala coerulea Miégev. ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Polygala stojanovii Stef. [unknown]
  • Polygala dubia Dumort. [unknown]
  • Polygala basaltica Lamotte [unknown]
  • Polygala ballii Nyman [unknown]
  • Polygala babingtonii Druce [unknown]
  • Polygala aquitanica Clavaud [unknown]
  • Polygala angustifolia Gilib. [unknown]
  • Polygala caespitosa T.Nees [unknown]
  • Polygala spuria Steven ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Polygala vaillantii Besser [unknown]
  • Polygala verviana Lej. [unknown]
  • Polygala transsilvanica Schur [unknown]
  • Polygala lensei Boreau [unknown]
  • Polygala moriana Brittinger [unknown]
  • Polygala michaletii Gren. [unknown]
  • Polygala involutiflora Lamotte [unknown]
  • Polygala insubrica Gremli. [unknown]
  • Polygala reticulata C.Presl & J.Presl [unknown]
  • Polygala oberthueri Sennen [unknown]
  • Polygala vulgaris oxyptera Lange [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Polygala vulgaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polygala vulgaris sub. insubrica (Chodat) Arrigoni
Polygala vulgaris sub. valdarnensis (Fiori) Arrigoni

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala vulgaris is a deep purple color. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala vulgaris is an easy-to-grow 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 vulgaris

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

Polygala vulgaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala vulgaris?

Polygala vulgaris

What is the common name of Polygala vulgaris?

Common Milkwort

What type of plant is Polygala vulgaris?

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,

References