Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fiebrigiana
ID:
165053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana16: 695 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164382

Common Names

  • Fiebrig's Milkpea
  • Galactia Fiebrigiana
  • Fiebrig's Pea

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Description

Galactia fiebrigiana (also called Fiebrig's Milkpea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to Mexico and is found in wet montane forests. It grows to a height of 2 meters and has bright yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Galactia fiebrigiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its bark is used to make dyes and medicines.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Galactia fiebrigiana var. fiebrigiana
Galactia fiebrigiana var. correntina Burkart
Galactia fiebrigiana var. pedicellata Burkart
Galactia fiebrigiana var. sericophylla Burkart

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Galactia fiebrigiana is a yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galactia fiebrigiana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a warm, sunny location. Both methods require well-draining soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Galactia fiebrigiana

Galactia fiebrigiana is native to Central America.

Galactia fiebrigiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia fiebrigiana?

Galactia fiebrigiana

What are the common names of Galactia fiebrigiana?

Fiebrig's Galactia

What is the natural habitat of Galactia fiebrigiana?

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