Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
tellezii
ID:
491229

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Wendt

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Lundellia 8: 22 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490561

Common Names

  • Polygala Tellezii
  • Tellezii Polygala
  • Tellez's Polygala

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Description

Polygala tellezii (also called Tellez's Milkwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polygala tellezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygala tellezii is a small, yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygala tellezii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.

Where to Find Polygala tellezii

Polygala tellezii can be found in tropical forests in South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Polygala tellezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygala tellezii?

Polygala tellezii

What is the common name of Polygala tellezii?

Tellez's Polygala

What is the flowering season of Polygala tellezii?

Spring to summer

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,