Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
irwinii
ID:
489445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 12 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488777

Common Names

  • Polygala Irwinii
  • Irwin's Milkwort
  • Irwin's Polygala

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Description

Polygala irwinii (also called 'Irwin's Milkwort' and 'Irwin's 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 irwinii is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala irwinii 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 irwinii

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

Polygala irwinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala irwinii?

Polygala irwinii

What is the common name of Polygala irwinii?

Irwin's Milkwort

What are the uses of Polygala irwinii?

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,

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