Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptifoliola
ID:
1061418

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J.14: 12 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060756

Common Names

  • Galactia elliptifoliola
  • Elliptifoliola Galactia
  • Elliptifoliola Lespedeza

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Description

Galactia elliptifoliola (also called Elliptic-leaved Galactia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to China and Taiwan, and grows in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Galactia elliptifoliola is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galactia elliptifoliola has small, white flowers that are clustered together in small, rounded heads. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galactia elliptifoliola is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and should be watered regularly. Once established, the shrub is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Galactia elliptifoliola

Galactia elliptifoliola is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

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