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]

Senega paniculata

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Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Senega
Species:
S. paniculata
Binomial name
Senega paniculata
(L.) J.F.B.Pastore & J.R.Abbott
Synonyms
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  • Polygala paniculata L.
  • Polygala amaniensis Gürke ex Chodat
  • Polygala brasiliensis Mart.
  • Polygala caripensis Turcz.
  • Polygala humilis Vell.
  • Polygala ramosissima Cav.
  • Polygala tenella Willd.

References

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  1. ^ "Polygala paniculata Orosne". NatureServe. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  2. ^ "Plants Profile for Polygala paniculata (orosne)". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  3. ^ "Polygala paniculata | International Plant Names Index". www.ipni.org. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  4. ^ a b c "Polygala paniculata L. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  5. ^ "Polygala paniculata". www.jcu.edu.au. James Cook University. October 19, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2020.