Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
171234

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 63 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170563

Common Names

  • Slender Milkpea
  • Slender Galactia
  • Thread-like Milkpea

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Synonyms

  • Galega filiformis Jacq. [valid]
  • Sweetia filiformis DC. [valid]
  • Tephrosia filiformis (Jacq.) Pers. [valid]
  • Cracca filiformis Kuntze [valid]
  • Galactia filiformis abbreviata Urb. [valid]

Description

Galactia filiformis (also called Galactia filiformis, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a spreading crown. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Galactia filiformis is used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves and roots are used to treat a variety of ailments. Its wood is also used for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galactia filiformis has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galactia filiformis is a perennial shrub native to the southeastern United States. It can grow up to 8 feet tall and is often used as a hedge or screen. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and given plenty of sun and water.

Where to Find Galactia filiformis

Galactia filiformis is native to tropical South America and can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.

Galactia filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia filiformis?

Galactia filiformis

What is the common name of Galactia filiformis?

Slender Milkpea

Where does Galactia filiformis grow?

It is native to the southeastern United States.

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.