Senega longicaulis
Longstem Milkwort
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygalaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Senega longicaulis (commonly known as Longstem Milkwort) is an annual belonging to the Polygalaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Senega genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Vietnam