Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
scorpioides
ID:
1320488

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Kerrigan

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 25: 126 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332942

Common Names

  • Polygala Scorpioides
  • Scorpioides Polygala
  • Scorpion Milkwort

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Description

Polygala scorpioides (also called Scorpion Polygala, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has pinnately compound leaves, and its flowers are pink. It is native to western North America, and is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala scorpioides is used as an ornamental plant and is often used to create hedges and borders. It is also used as a ground cover and in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala scorpioides has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala scorpioides is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Polygala scorpioides

Polygala scorpioides is found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Polygala scorpioides FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Polygala scorpioides?

Polygala scorpioides is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

What type of soil does Polygala scorpioides prefer?

Polygala scorpioides prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a slightly acidic pH.

How much sunlight does Polygala scorpioides need?

Polygala scorpioides prefers full sun to partial shade.

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

Raelee A. Kerrigan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Kerrigan' in the authors string.