Galactia longifolia
Longleaf Milkpea
Also known as: Galactia longifolia var. mollicoma Urb. +6 more
- Galactia longifolia var. mollicoma Urb.
- Galactia sagotii Duch. & Walp.
- Galactia tenuiflora f. angustifoliolata Benth.
- Galactia tenuiflora var. lucida Baker
- Galega longifolia Jacq.
- Sweetia longifolia (Jacq.) DC.
- Tephrosia longifolia (Jacq.) Pers.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling perennial or subshrub.
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Indigenous to South America, Galactia longifolia (commonly known as Longleaf Milkpea) is a scrambling herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Haiti, Leeward Is., Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Windward Is.
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)
India, New Guinea, New South Wales, Queensland, Texas