Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acunana
ID:
694306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & O.Muñiz

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung.17: 7 (1971 publ. 1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693639

Common Names

  • Galactia acunana
  • Acuna's Galactia
  • Acuna's Milkvine

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Description

Galactia acunana (also called Acuna's Galactia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a branched stem, reaching a height of up to 30 cm. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Galactia acunana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought-tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galactia acunana has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galactia acunana is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be pruned to shape. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Galactia acunana

Galactia acunana is native to Mexico.

Galactia acunana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia acunana?

Galactia acunana

What is the common name of Galactia acunana?

Acuna's Milkpea

What is the family of Galactia acunana?

Fabaceae

Species in the Galactia genus

Galactia fiebrigiana, Galactia lindenii, Galactia sangsterae, Galactia acapulcensis, Galactia albiflora, Galactia anomala, Galactia argentea, Galactia augustii, Galactia benthamiana, Galactia combsii, Galactia cuneata, Galactia dictyophylla, Galactia earlei, Galactia eggersii, Galactia erecta, Galactia galactioides, Galactia glaucophylla, Galactia herradurensis, Galactia incana, Galactia isopoda, Galactia jenningsii, Galactia killipiana, Galactia laxiflora, Galactia maisiana, Galactia marginalis, Galactia minutifolia, Galactia multiflora, Galactia nummularia, Galactia pendula, Galactia pinetorum, Galactia regularis, Galactia remansoana, Galactia revoluta, Galactia rotundata, Galactia rubra, Galactia savannarum, Galactia shumbae, Galactia sparsiflora, Galactia suberecta, Galactia uniflora, Galactia wrightii, Galactia minarum, Galactia heterophylla, Galactia mollis, Galactia volubilis, Galactia brachyodon, Galactia canescens, Galactia elliottii, Galactia filiformis, Galactia floridana,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez (1937-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Muñiz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:106543-2: Based on the initial data import