Polygala myrtifolia var. myrtifolia
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Polygalaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Polygala myrtifolia var. myrtifolia is a shrub belonging to the Polygalaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this variety is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Polygala myrtifolia, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Northern Provinces
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Algeria, Baleares, California, Corse, France, Madeira, New Zealand North, Norfolk Is., Sicilia, St.Helena
Base Species & Variations