Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
inexpectata
ID:
489434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peșmen & Erik

Source:
ksu

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 38: 435 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488766

Common Names

  • Polygala Inexpectata
  • Unexpected Milkwort
  • Unexpected Polygala

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Description

Polygala inexpectata (also called 'Inexpectata' and 'Inexpectata 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 inexpectata is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala inexpectata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved spur. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala inexpectata 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 inexpectata

Polygala inexpectata can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Polygala inexpectata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala inexpectata?

Polygala inexpectata

What is the common name of Polygala inexpectata?

Unexpected Milkwort

What are the uses of Polygala inexpectata?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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

Sadık Erik (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Erik' in the authors string.
Hasan Peșmen (1939-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peșmen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:691622-1: Based on the initial data import