Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
oophylla
ID:
1265869

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 47: 33 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265207

Common Names

  • Oophyllous Milkwort
  • Oophyllous Polygala
  • Oophyllous Flower

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Description

Polygala oophylla (also called 'Egg-leaved Polygala', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India and Southeast Asia, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala oophylla is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala oophylla has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, with a glossy surface. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons and a single true leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala oophylla is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Polygala oophylla

Polygala oophylla is found in South Africa.

Polygala oophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala oophylla?

Polygala oophylla

What is the common name of Polygala oophylla?

Foxtail milkwort

What is the natural habitat of Polygala oophylla?

Grassy slopes 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,

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