Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floridana
ID:
171235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
ildis

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer.1: 288 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170564

Common Names

  • Florida Milkpea
  • Florida Galactia
  • Florida Wild Bean

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Synonyms

  • Galactia brevipes Small [valid]
  • Galactia floridana floridana [unknown]
  • Galactia fasciculata Vail [valid]
  • Galactia volubilis fasciculata (Vail) D.B.Ward & D.W.Hall [valid]

Description

Galactia floridana (also called Galactia floridana, 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 floridana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its wood is used for construction and furniture making. Its leaves are also used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galactia floridana 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 floridana is a perennial shrub native to the southeastern United States. It can grow up to 4 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 floridana

Galactia floridana is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woods, roadsides, and disturbed sites.

Galactia floridana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia floridana?

Galactia floridana

What is the common name of Galactia floridana?

Florida Milkpea

Where does Galactia floridana 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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.