Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
robusta
ID:
1228515

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Small) G.L.Nesom & V.M.Bates

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 36: 43 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227853



Common Names

  • Polygonella
  • Robusta
  • Polygonella Robusta


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Description

Polygonella robusta (also called Robust Polygonella, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is often found in scrubland and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Polygonella robusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygonella robusta is yellow, with five petals, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, round, black seed, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygonella robusta is a small shrub that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Polygonella robusta

Polygonella robusta can be found in the United States.

Polygonella robusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygonella robusta?

Polygonella robusta

What is the family of Polygonella robusta?

Polygonaceae

What is the common name of Polygonella robusta?

Robust Polygonella

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50052387: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Vernon M. Bates: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Bates' in the authors string.