Polygala crotalarioides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crotalarioides
ID:
1240280
Status:
valid
Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 327 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239618
Common Names
- Polygala Crotalarioides
- Crotalaria-Like Polygala
- Crotalaria Like Polygala
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polygala crotalarioides (also called Rattlesnake Polygala, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has a rounded crown. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. It is found in moist woods and along streams in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Polygala crotalarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polygala crotalarioides is yellow and has a single, tubular petal. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have two opposite leaves, and a small root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polygala crotalarioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Polygala crotalarioides
Polygala crotalarioides is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Polygala crotalarioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygala crotalarioides?
Polygala crotalarioides
What is the common name of Polygala crotalarioides?
Crotalaria Milkwort
What is the native range of Polygala crotalarioides?
North America
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50103446: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.