Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
171237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
ildis

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
F.W.H.von Humboldt, A.J.A.Bonpland & C.S.Kunth, Nov. Gen. Sp.6: 428 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170566

Common Names

  • Bluish Milkpea
  • Bluish Galactia
  • Grayish Milkpea

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Synonyms

  • Galactia glaucescens obtusa (Benth.) Burkart [valid]
  • Collaea obtusa Benth. [valid]
  • Collaea glaucescens (Kunth) Benth. [valid]
  • Galactia glaucescens lancifolia (Benth.) Burkart [valid]
  • Galactia glaucescens glaucescens [unknown]
  • Collaea lancifolia Benth. [valid]
  • Galactia glaucescens oblongifolia Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Galactia glaucescens ovatifolia Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Galactia glaucescens macrocarpa Hassl. [valid]

Description

Galactia glaucescens (also called Galactia glaucescens, 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 glaucescens 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 glaucescens 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 glaucescens 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 glaucescens

Galactia glaucescens 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 glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia glaucescens?

Galactia glaucescens

What is the common name of Galactia glaucescens?

Blue Milkpea

Where does Galactia glaucescens 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