Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
semialata
ID:
1262834

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 326 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262172

Common Names

  • Polygala semialata
  • Semialate Polygala
  • Semialate Milkwort

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Description

Polygala semialata (also called Half-winged Milkwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Polygalaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, open, rocky areas, grasslands, and sagebrush scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala semialata is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, coughs, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygala semialata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala semialata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in early spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Polygala semialata

Polygala semialata is native to South America.

Polygala semialata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala semialata?

Polygala semialata

What is the common name of Polygala semialata?

No common name

What is the native range of Polygala semialata?

Mexico

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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