Biology:Polygala africana

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Polygala africana
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Polygala
Species:
P. africana
Binomial name
Polygala africana
Chodat

Polygala africana is a species of flowering plant in the milkwort family (Polygalaceae). It was first described in 1893.[1]

Distribution

It is endemic to Angola, DRC, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Description

Polygala africana grows to a height of 8–15 centimeters with stems branching. Its flowers are pink.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q12244412 entry