Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 5: 395 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488732
Common Names
- Polygala Hygrophila
- Moist-Loving Milkwort
- Moist-Loving Polygala
Synonyms
- Polygala berteroana DC. [unknown]
- Polygala weddelliana Chodat [unknown]
- Polygala gardneriana A.W.Benn. [unknown]
- Polygala hygrophiloides S.Moore [unknown]
Description
Polygala hygrophila (also called 'Hygrophila' and 'Hygrophila Polygala', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 m. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Polygala hygrophila is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Polygala hygrophila is a small, white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white or pinkish flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polygala hygrophila is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is generally pest and disease free.
Where to Find Polygala hygrophila
Polygala hygrophila is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Polygala hygrophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygala hygrophila?
Polygala hygrophila
What is the common name of Polygala hygrophila?
Water Milkwort
What are the uses of Polygala hygrophila?
It is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.
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,