Polygala supina subsp. supina
Polygala supina subsp. supina, commonly known as the slender milkwort, is a resilient herbaceous plant native to various tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant bioactive properties. Often utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, this subspecies offers promising therapeutic potential for treating diverse ailments.
- Scientific name: Polygala supina subsp. supina
- Family: Polygalaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it falls under the family Polygalaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Polygala, specifically as the subspecies Polygala supina subsp. supina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygalaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Polygala | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout various regions of Southeastern Europe, including Albania and the European portion of Türkiye. Its presence is also documented across the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula. Moving further east, the species can be found in the Eastern European region of Krym. Finally, its range extends into the Caucasus, specifically within the North Caucasus area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Polygala supina subsp. supina, is often utilized in its entirety for medicinal purposes, meaning the whole plants are collected for preparation. When used as whole plants, all structural components—including the roots, stems, leaves, and flowers—are incorporated into traditional remedies. This comprehensive use ensures that the full spectrum of bioactive compounds distributed throughout the plant's various organs is available for therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |