Biology:Senega paniculata

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Short description: Species of plant

Senega paniculata

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Scientific classification edit
Missing taxonomy template (fix): Senega
Species:
Binomial name
Template:Taxonomy/SenegaSenega paniculata
(L.) J.F.B.Pastore & J.R.Abbott
Synonyms
List
  • Polygala paniculata L.
  • Polygala amaniensis Gürke ex Chodat
  • Polygala brasiliensis Mart.
  • Polygala caripensis Turcz.
  • Polygala humilis Vell.
  • Polygala ramosissima Cav.
  • Polygala tenella Willd.

Senega paniculata is a species of flowering plant in the milkwort family (Polygalaceae).[2] It is native to grasslands with altitudes between 350 and 1,700 metres (1,150 and 5,580 ft). It is native to Central and South America and has been introduced to East Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.[3][4] It is an annual herb which has a height between 15 and 50 centimetres (5.9 and 19.7 in) It is used as a medicine against snake bites and blenorrhagias.[4] The flowers of the plant have been described as pink or white.[4][5]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q10926678 entry