Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
omissa
ID:
478043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bal.-Tul. & P.Herrera

Source:
ksu

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 16: 331 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477375

Common Names

  • Omissa Polygala
  • Omissa Polygala
  • Omissa Milkwort

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Description

Polygala omissa (also called Omitted Milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant native to Southeast Asia and Australia. It has small pink flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala omissa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala omissa has small, pink, pea-like flowers that are clustered in a terminal raceme. The seeds are small, dark brown and smooth. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala omissa is a shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water the plant when the soil is dry and fertilize it during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Polygala omissa

Polygala omissa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Polygala omissa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala omissa?

Polygala omissa

What are the common names of Polygala omissa?

Common names include Omissa Milkwort and Omissa Polygala

What is the natural habitat of Polygala omissa?

Polygala omissa is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands

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

Pedro Pablo Herrera Oliver: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Herrera' in the authors string.
Emilie Balátová-Tuláčková (1926-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bal.-Tul.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:205686-2: Based on the initial data import