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Galapagos Milkwort

Polygala galapageia

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fabales (Schmetterlingsblütenartige)
Family
Polygalaceae
Genus
Polygala
Species
Polygala galapageia (Galapagos Milkwort)

Similar Species in Polygala

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Gemeine Kreuzblume
Polygala vulgaris
Vulnerable
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Kalk-Kreuzblume
Polygala calcarea
Least Concern
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Quendel-Kreuzblume
Polygala serpyllifolia
Vulnerable
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Schopfige Kreuzblume
Polygala comosa
Critically Endangered
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Sumpf-Kreuzblume
Polygala amarella
Least Concern
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Urartuan Milkwort
Polygala urartu
Endangered
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Drumheads
Polygala cruciata
Extinct
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Seneca Root
Polygala senega
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Galapagos Milkwort?
The scientific name of Galapagos Milkwort is Polygala galapageia. It belongs to the genus Polygala.
What is the conservation status of Galapagos Milkwort?
Galapagos Milkwort (Polygala galapageia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Galapagos Milkwort belong to?
Galapagos Milkwort (Polygala galapageia) belongs to the genus Polygala, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygalaceae.
Is Galapagos Milkwort endangered?
No, Galapagos Milkwort (Polygala galapageia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Galapagos Milkwort belong to?
Galapagos Milkwort (Polygala galapageia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Galapagos Milkwort?
The closest relatives of Galapagos Milkwort in the genus Polygala include Gemeine Kreuzblume, Kalk-Kreuzblume, Quendel-Kreuzblume, Schopfige Kreuzblume, Sumpf-Kreuzblume.

Genus Polygala — 13 Species

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Gemeine Kreuzblume
Polygala vulgaris
VU 🐾
Kalk-Kreuzblume
Polygala calcarea
LC 🐾
Quendel-Kreuzblume
Polygala serpyllifolia
VU 🐾
Schopfige Kreuzblume
Polygala comosa
CR 🐾
Sumpf-Kreuzblume
Polygala amarella
LC 🐾
Drumheads
Polygala cruciata
EX 🐾
Seneca Root
Polygala senega
NE 🐾
Whorl Milkwort
Polygala verticillata
NE
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Galapagos Milkwort
Polygala galapageia
LC
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Blood Milkwort
Polygala sanguinea
NE 🐾
Myrtle-leaf milkwort
Polygala myrtifolia
NE 🐾
Orosne
Polygala paniculata
NE 🐾
Urartuan Milkwort
Polygala urartu
EN
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