Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
fendleri
ID:
485014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 31(2: 2): 167 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484346

Common Names

  • Fendleri Polygala
  • Fendleri's Polygala
  • Fendleri Weeping Polygala

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Synonyms

  • Polygala exigua fendleri (Chodat) Marques [unknown]

Description

Polygala fendleri (also called Fendler's Milkwort, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala fendleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties, and is believed to have medicinal benefits such as treating digestive problems, improving circulation, and reducing stress.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polygala fendleri var. heterothrix S.F.Blake

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala fendleri is yellow, with a white center, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala fendleri is a small, slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach heights of up to 15 cm (6 in). It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.

Where to Find Polygala fendleri

Polygala fendleri is native to the Brazilian Cerrado and Atlantic Forest regions.

Polygala fendleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala fendleri?

Polygala fendleri

What is the common name of Polygala fendleri?

Fendler's Milkwort

What is the natural habitat of Polygala fendleri?

Grassy areas in the Mediterranean

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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