Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
webbiana
ID:
488687

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coss.) O.Schwarz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1949

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488019



Common Names

  • Webb's Polygala
  • Webb's Polygaloides
  • Webb's Milkwort


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Synonyms

  • Polygala webbiana Coss. [unknown]
  • Chamaebuxus webbiana (Coss.) Stapf [unknown]

Description

Polygaloides webbiana (also called Webb'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

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygaloides webbiana 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

Polygaloides webbiana 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 webbiana

Polygaloides webbiana can be found in the United States, in areas such as Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Polygaloides webbiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygaloides webbiana?

Polygaloides webbiana

What is the common name of Polygaloides webbiana?

Webb's Milkwort

What type of plant is Polygaloides webbiana?

Herbaceous perennial

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.
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:692615-1: Based on the initial data import