Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
lusitanica
ID:
489164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Chodat

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 31(2: 2): 441 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488496

Common Names

  • Polygala lusitanica
  • Portuguese Milkwort
  • Lusitanian Milkwort

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Description

Polygala lusitanica (also called Portuguese Milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small purple flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams, ponds, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala lusitanica is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its drought tolerance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala lusitanica is a small, evergreen shrub native to Portugal. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of young shoots and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Polygala lusitanica

Polygala lusitanica is native to Portugal and can be found in the Mediterranean biome.

Polygala lusitanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala lusitanica?

Polygala lusitanica

What is the family of Polygala lusitanica?

Polygalaceae

What is the common name of Polygala lusitanica?

Portuguese milkwort

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2572681: Based on the initial data import
Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.