Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
179679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179008

Common Names

  • Galactia Decumbens
  • Decumbens Vine
  • Decumbens Bush

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Synonyms

  • Galactia decumbens (Benth.) Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]

Description

Galactia decumbens (also called Trailing galactia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in open grasslands, pastures, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Galactia decumbens is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It has also been used as an ornamental plant and for its insect repellent properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galactia decumbens has small yellow flowers that are held in clusters of up to 10. The seed is a flat, dark brown, hard-coated legume. The seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galactia decumbens is a perennial legume that is grown in tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Propagation is done by seed. The seed should be sown in rows at a depth of 1-2 cm and spaced at 10-15 cm apart. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 10 cm apart.

Where to Find Galactia decumbens

Galactia decumbens is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Galactia decumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia decumbens?

Galactia decumbens

What is the common name of Galactia decumbens?

Decumbent Galactia

What is the natural habitat of Galactia decumbens?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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

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