Status:
valid
Authors:
(Costa) O.Schwarz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Thüring. Bot. Ges. 1: 107 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487980
Common Names
- Vayredae Polygaloides
- Vayreda's Milkwort
- Vayreda's Polygala
Synonyms
- Polygala vayredae Costa [unknown]
- Chamaebuxus vayredae Willk. [unknown]
Description
Polygaloides vayredae (also called Vayreda's Milkwort, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single, slender stem with a few small leaves. The plant grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in deserts, steppes, and other dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Polygaloides vayredae is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polygaloides vayredae has small, white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polygaloides vayredae is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Iberian Peninsula. 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 vayredae
Polygaloides vayredae is native to Spain and can be found in the wild there.
Polygaloides vayredae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygaloides vayredae?
Polygaloides vayredae
What is the family of Polygaloides vayredae?
Polygalaceae
What is the common name of Polygaloides vayredae?
Vayreda's Milkwort
Species in the Polygaloides genus
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,