Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
171231

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 62 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170560

Common Names

  • Hoary Milkpea
  • Hoary Galactia
  • Gray Milkpea

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Synonyms

  • Heterocarpaea texana Scheele [valid]

Description

Galactia canescens (also called Galactia canescens, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a spreading crown. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Galactia canescens is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galactia canescens has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, slender calyx. The seeds are black and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galactia canescens is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Galactia canescens

Galactia canescens is native to tropical South America and can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.

Galactia canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia canescens?

Galactia canescens

What is the common name of Galactia canescens?

Hoary Bean

Where is Galactia canescens found?

Galactia canescens is found in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean

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