Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buchii
ID:
694310

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill.5: 372 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693643

Common Names

  • Galactia buchii
  • Buch's Galactia
  • Buch's Milkvine

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Description

Galactia buchii (also called Buch'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 buchii 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 buchii 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 buchii is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Galactia buchii

Galactia buchii is native to Mexico.

Galactia buchii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia buchii?

Galactia buchii

What is the common name of Galactia buchii?

Buch's Milkpea

What is the family of Galactia buchii?

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