Polygala virgata var. decora
Also known as: Polygala decora Sond. +2 more
- Polygala decora Sond.
- Polygala ourolopha Chodat
- Polygala simplex Burch. ex DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Polygalaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Polygala virgata var. decora is a shrub within the Polygalaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Polygala virgata, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Réunion
Base Species & Variations