Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
munbyana
ID:
488670

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Reut.) O.Schwarz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1949

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488002



Common Names

  • Munby's Polygala
  • Munby's Polygaloides
  • Munby's Milkwort


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Synonyms

  • Polygala munbyana Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
  • Chamaebuxus munbyana (Boiss. & Reut.) Stapf [unknown]

Description

Polygaloides munbyana (also called Munby's Milkwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, oval leaves with a bright green color and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygaloides munbyana 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 munbyana 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 munbyana 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 munbyana

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

Polygaloides munbyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygaloides munbyana?

Polygaloides munbyana

What is the common name of Polygaloides munbyana?

Munbyana Polygaloides

What is the natural habitat of Polygaloides munbyana?

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Otto Karl Anton Schwarz (1900-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Schwarz' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:692613-1: Based on the initial data import