Status:
valid
Authors:
Schinz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 29: 52 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488705
Common Names
- Polygala Kalaxariensis
- Kalaxari Polygala
- Kalaxari's Milkwort
Synonyms
- Polygala dekindtii Gürke [unknown]
- Polygala kubangensis Gürke [unknown]
- Polygala reflexa Schinz [unknown]
Description
Polygala kalaxariensis (also called Kalaxaris 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 kalaxariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polygala kalaxariensis has small, pinkish-purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polygala kalaxariensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is generally pest and disease free.
Where to Find Polygala kalaxariensis
Polygala kalaxariensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Polygala kalaxariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygala kalaxariensis?
Polygala kalaxariensis
What type of plant is Polygala kalaxariensis?
It is a shrub
Where is Polygala kalaxariensis found?
It is found in Greece
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,