Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
wenxianensis
ID:
1241091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.S.Zhou & Z.X.Peng

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 12: 363 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240429



Common Names

  • Polygala wenxianensis
  • Wenxian Polygala
  • Wenxian Milkwort


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Description

Polygala wenxianensis (also called Wenxian polygala, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has a rounded, bushy habit and grows to a height of 1.5 meters. It grows in grasslands, shrublands, and forests at elevations of 2,000 to 4,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala wenxianensis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala wenxianensis is a small, white to pinkish-purple, with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Polygala wenxianensis

Polygala wenxianensis is native to China. It can be found in moist, shady areas in temperate climates.

Polygala wenxianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala wenxianensis?

Polygala wenxianensis

What is the common name of Polygala wenxianensis?

Wenxian Polygala

What is the family of Polygala wenxianensis?

Polygalaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50107323: Based on the initial data import
Ze(Tse) Xiang Peng (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.X.Peng' in the authors string.
Yin Sou Zhou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Zhou' in the authors string.