About Yellow Milkwort
Yellow Milkwort (Polygala arillata) is a shrub belonging to the Polygalaceae family (Milkwort Family). It is typically found in evergreen and shola forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Malesia, S.China. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-March.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Polygala arillata
- Genus
- Polygala
- Family
- POLYGALACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Evergreen and shola forests
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Malesia, S.China
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Nepali
- लुइंचे फूल Luinche Phool, मर्चा Marchaa, उखु Ban Ukhu
Botanical family
Polygalaceae
Milkwort Family
Yellow Milkwort belongs to the Polygalaceae family.
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