Status:
valid
Authors:
M.T.German & M.Sousa
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Iselya2: 109 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060949
Common Names
- Galactia densiflora
- Densiflora's Galactia
- Densiflora Galactia
Description
Galactia densiflora (also called Dense-flowered Milkpea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia, including India, Burma, Thailand, and Vietnam. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Galactia densiflora is used for medicinal purposes, as a dye, and in the production of furniture and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Galactia densiflora is a white, fragrant, and fluffy flower. The seed is a flat, brown, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galactia densiflora is a slow-growing tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is propagated by seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 10-15 cm.
Where to Find Galactia densiflora
Galactia densiflora is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It can be found in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.
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