Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
bonariensis
ID:
1235595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grondona

Source:
tro

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 6: 104 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234933

Common Names

  • Polygala bonariensis
  • Bonari Polygala
  • Bonariensis Polygala

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Description

Polygala bonariensis (also called Bonariensis Milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Argentina. It grows up to 2.6 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala bonariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Polygala bonariensis has a single, small, white flower with a yellow center. Seed: The seed of Polygala bonariensis is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Polygala bonariensis are small, with bright green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala bonariensis is an easy to grow perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Polygala bonariensis

Polygala bonariensis is native to Argentina and can be found in the wild in dry, sandy areas.

Polygala bonariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala bonariensis?

Polygala bonariensis

What is the common name of Polygala bonariensis?

Bonariensis Polygala

What is the natural habitat of Polygala bonariensis?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Polygala genus

Polygala rostrata, Polygala rupestris, Polygala schinziana, Polygala savannarum, Polygala salasiana, Polygala saprophytica, Polygala santanderensis, Polygala sanariapoana, Polygala salviniana, Polygala sardoa, Polygala paludicola, Polygala oreotrephes, Polygala orbicularis, Polygala pallida, Polygala papuana, Polygala papilionacea, Polygala paniculata, Polygala omissa, Polygala northorpiana, Polygala afra, Polygala albida, Polygala adenophora, Polygala africana, Polygala anatolica, Polygala angolensis, Polygala alpestris, Polygala alpicola, Polygala alpina, Polygala amboniensis, Polygala amara, Polygala amarella, Polygala acarnanica, Polygala abyssinica, Polygala acicularis, Polygala cymosa, Polygala dasanensis, Polygala crista-galli, Polygala dhofarica, Polygala dispar, Polygala distans, Polygala declinata, Polygala dewevrei, Polygala classensii, Polygala comosa, Polygala citrina, Polygala costaricensis, Polygala corifolia, Polygala evolvulacea, Polygala exilis, Polygala exsquarrosa,

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,

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