Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carnea
ID:
694313

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot.24A(4): 10 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693646

Common Names

  • Galactia carnea
  • Pink Galactia
  • Pink Milkvine

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Description

Galactia carnea (also called Carne de palo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South 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 carnea 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 carnea 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 carnea 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 carnea

Galactia carnea is native to Mexico.

Galactia carnea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia carnea?

Galactia carnea

What is the common name of Galactia carnea?

Pink Milkpea

What is the family of Galactia carnea?

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:106570-2: Based on the initial data import