Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
perrieri
ID:
1243979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paiva

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 50: 167 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243317

Common Names

  • Polygala perrieri
  • Perrier's Polygala
  • Polygala Perrieri

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Description

Polygala perrieri (also called 'Perrier's Polygala', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a single stem and its leaves are alternate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala perrieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala perrieri has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala perrieri is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is usually done through seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is low maintenance and requires only occasional watering.

Where to Find Polygala perrieri

Polygala perrieri can be found in Madagascar.

Polygala perrieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala perrieri?

Polygala perrieri

What is the common name of Polygala perrieri?

Perrier's polygala

What is the natural habitat of Polygala perrieri?

Grasslands and shrublands

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,