Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahamensis
ID:
694308

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill.2: 331 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693641

Common Names

  • Galactia bahamensis
  • Bahamian Galactia
  • Bahamian Milkvine

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Description

Galactia bahamensis (also called Bahamian 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 bahamensis 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 bahamensis 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 bahamensis 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 bahamensis

Galactia bahamensis is native to Mexico.

Galactia bahamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia bahamensis?

Galactia bahamensis

What is the common name of Galactia bahamensis?

Bahama Milkpea

What is the family of Galactia bahamensis?

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