Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
polytyla
ID:
1043353

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) A.Delgado

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot.98: 1711 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042691

Common Names

  • Polytyle Sigmoidotropis
  • Polytyle Pea
  • Polytyle Vigna

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Description

Sigmoidotropis polytyla (also called Polytyle Sigmoidotropis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has a woody stem and small, leathery leaves. Its yellow flowers are arranged in a terminal cyme. It is found in dry, rocky woods and ridges.

Uses & Benefits

Sigmoidotropis polytyla is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to control erosion and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sigmoidotropis polytyla has white flowers with a yellow center and a yellow-green throat. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sigmoidotropis polytyla is an evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought conditions. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require regular fertilization.

Where to Find Sigmoidotropis polytyla

Sigmoidotropis polytyla is found in South America.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Alfonso Delgado Salinas (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Delgado' in the authors string.