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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.

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

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
India, New Guinea, New South Wales, Queensland, Texas

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