Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
chamaebuxus
ID:
488671

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) O.Schwarz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Thüring. Bot. Ges. 1: 107 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488003



Common Names

  • Chamaebuxus Polygala
  • Chamaebuxus Polygaloides
  • Chamaebuxus Milkwort


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Synonyms

  • Tertria chamaebuxus Schrank [unknown]
  • Polygala chamaebuxus L. [unknown]
  • Chamaebuxus alpestris Spach [unknown]
  • Chamaebuxus coriacea Opiz [unknown]
  • Chamaebuxus polygaleoides Schur [unknown]
  • Chamaebuxus vulgaris Schur [unknown]

Description

Polygaloides chamaebuxus (also called 'Heath Milkwort', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygaloides chamaebuxus has small, white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygaloides chamaebuxus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. 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 Polygaloides chamaebuxus

Polygaloides chamaebuxus is native to Spain and can be found in the wild there.

Polygaloides chamaebuxus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygaloides chamaebuxus?

Polygaloides chamaebuxus

What is the common name of Polygaloides chamaebuxus?

Chamaebuxus Polygaloides

What is the natural habitat of Polygaloides chamaebuxus?

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

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

Otto Karl Anton Schwarz (1900-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Schwarz' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:692612-1: Based on the initial data import