Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
pellucida
ID:
489618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lace

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1915: 395 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488950

Common Names

  • Polygala Pellucida
  • Shining Milkwort
  • Pellucid Milkwort

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Synonyms

  • Heterosamara pellucida (Lace) Paiva [unknown]

Description

Polygala pellucida (also called Pellucid Milkwort, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a woody base and white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala pellucida is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used to treat fever, headache, and dizziness. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala pellucida is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala pellucida is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Polygala pellucida

Polygala pellucida is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.

Polygala pellucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala pellucida?

Polygala pellucida

What is the family of Polygala pellucida?

Polygalaceae

What is the common name of Polygala pellucida?

Pellucida 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,