Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caimitensis
ID:
694311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot.22A(8): 46 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693644

Common Names

  • Galactia caimitensis
  • Caimitillo Galactia
  • Caimitillo Milkvine

Searching for Galactia caimitensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Galactia caimitensis (also called Caimitillo, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has alternate, oblong-elliptic leaves with entire margins. It is usually found in dry forests, in open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

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

Searching for Galactia caimitensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Galactia caimitensis is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 4 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 caimitensis

Galactia caimitensis is native to Mexico.

Galactia caimitensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia caimitensis?

Galactia caimitensis

What is the common name of Galactia caimitensis?

Caimito Milkpea

What is the family of Galactia caimitensis?

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:106568-2: Based on the initial data import