Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
buxiformis
ID:
485163

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassk.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 1: 161 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484495

Common Names

  • Buxiformis Polygala
  • Buxiformis Milkwort
  • Polygala Buxiformis

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Description

Polygala buxiformis (also called 'Bird-in-a-bush', 'Bird-on-a-rock' and 'Wings-on-a-rock', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, grey-green, leathery leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers in spring and summer. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala buxiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, asthma, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala buxiformis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala buxiformis is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Polygala buxiformis

Polygala buxiformis is found in the Mediterranean region.

Polygala buxiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala buxiformis?

Polygala buxiformis

What is the family of Polygala buxiformis?

Polygalaceae

Where is Polygala buxiformis found?

Polygala buxiformis is found in Brazil.

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,