Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
glaucoides
ID:
489354

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 705 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488686

Common Names

  • Polygala Glaucoides
  • Cotton Root
  • Milkwort

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Description

Polygala glaucoides (also called Glaucous Milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and produces small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala glaucoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala glaucoides is pink or purple with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala glaucoides is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Polygala glaucoides

Polygala glaucoides is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Polygala glaucoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala glaucoides?

Polygala glaucoides

What is the common name of Polygala glaucoides?

Glaucous Milkwort

What is the family of Polygala glaucoides?

Polygalaceae

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,