Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
woodei
ID:
488684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
ksu

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 4: 237 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488016



Common Names

  • Woode's Polygala
  • Woode's Polygaloides
  • Woode's Milkwort


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Description

Polygala woodei (also called Wood's Milkwort, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, pinkish-white flowers. It grows in dry, stony habitats, such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala woodei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala woodei has small, white flowers with yellow centres, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala woodei is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C (65-70°F).

Where to Find Polygala woodei

Polygala woodei can be found in the United States, in areas such as Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

Polygala woodei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala woodei?

Polygala woodei

What is the common name of Polygala woodei?

Woodei Polygala

What is the natural habitat of Polygala woodei?

It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry, sandy 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,