Polygala virgata

Thunb. (1800)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Fabales Family: Polygalaceae Genus: Polygala

purple broom

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Maui Naturalized

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Prodr. Pl. Cap.: 120 (1800)

Other References

Starr & Starr 2011:31 (NEWNAT/EM, DESCR)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Polygala virgata Kula, Enchanting Floral Gardens ornamentals, one area of nursery Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 8021910 Maui BISH 2008-02-19
2 Polygala virgata East Maui in Kula. Kekaulike Highway and Iolo Place. Disturbed shoulder of roadside Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 2260 Maui BISH 2009-04-13