Podalyria variabilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
A.L.Schutte
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.36: 652 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749980
Common Names
- Podalyria variabilis
- Variable Podalyria
- Variable Sweet-Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Podalyria variabilis (also called 'Variable Podalyria', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, thin, green leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Podalyria variabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podalyria variabilis has small, bell-shaped, five-petalled flowers that are usually white or pink in colour. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Podalyria variabilis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot with moist soil.
Where to Find Podalyria variabilis
Podalyria variabilis can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.
Podalyria variabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podalyria variabilis?
Podalyria variabilis
What is the common name of Podalyria variabilis?
Variable Sweet-Pea
What is the natural habitat of Podalyria variabilis?
It is native to South Africa, growing in sandy soils in scrub and open grassland.
Species in the Podalyria genus
Podalyria burchellii, Podalyria burchellii, Podalyria calyptrata, Podalyria lanceolata, Podalyria cordata, Podalyria hirsuta, Podalyria leipoldtii, Podalyria microphylla, Podalyria montana, Podalyria myrtillifolia, Podalyria oleaefolia, Podalyria orbicularis, Podalyria pearsonni, Podalyria racemulosa, Podalyria sericea, Podalyria uncinata, Podalyria oleifolia, Podalyria variabilis, Podalyria amoena, Podalyria pearsonii, Podalyria buxifolia, Podalyria biflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Anne Lise Schutte (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Schutte' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77116645-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Podalyria variabilis A.L.Schutte: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.