Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
senega
ID:
489520

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 704 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488852

Common Names

  • Senega Milkwort
  • Senega Polygala
  • Senega Polygala

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Synonyms

  • Polygala albida Steud. [unknown]
  • Senega officinalis Spach [unknown]
  • Polygala senega senega [unknown]

Description

Polygala senega (also called 'Seneca Milkwort', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala senega is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polygala senega var. latifolia Torr. & A.Gray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Polygala senega is a small, white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white or pinkish flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala senega is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed or division of the root system.

Where to Find Polygala senega

Polygala senega is native to Europe and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.

Polygala senega FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala senega?

Polygala senega

What is the common name of Polygala senega?

Seneca Snakeroot

What is the natural habitat of Polygala senega?

Dry grasslands

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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