Polygala vilcabambae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vilcabambae
ID:
1259960
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Eriksen & B.Ståhl
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 65: 21 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259298
Common Names
- Vilcabambae Polygala
- Polygala of Vilcabambae
- Vilcabambae's Polygala
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polygala vilcabambae (also called Polygala, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes of South America. It has small, white flowers and leathery, glossy leaves. It grows in moist and shady habitats such as mountain forests and ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Polygala vilcabambae is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used for making tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polygala vilcabambae has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polygala vilcabambae is a shrub native to Peru. It can be propagated from both seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Polygala vilcabambae
Polygala vilcabambae is native to Peru and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Polygala vilcabambae FAQ
What type of plant is Polygala vilcabambae?
Polygala vilcabambae is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygalaceae.
Where is Polygala vilcabambae found?
Polygala vilcabambae is found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
What is the growth habit of Polygala vilcabambae?
Polygala vilcabambae is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50190994: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Ståhl (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Ståhl' in the authors string.
Bente Eriksen (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Eriksen' in the authors string.