Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
paucifolia
ID:
1042569

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) J.R.Abbott

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 5: 134 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041907



Common Names

  • Polygaloides paucifolia
  • Few-Leaved Polygaloides
  • Few-Leaved False Agathis


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Description

Polygaloides paucifolia (also called Few-leaved Polygaloides, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygalaceae. It is native to Bolivia. It is found in montane forests, at elevations of 1,800–2,400 metres (5,900–7,900 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Polygaloides paucifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygaloides paucifolia has small, white flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygaloides paucifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Polygaloides paucifolia

Polygaloides paucifolia is native to India and can be found in the Eastern Himalayas.

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-100373741: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
J.Richard Abbott (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Abbott' in the authors string.