Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucophylla
ID:
166093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
C.E.O.Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl.3(2): 64 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165422

Common Names

  • Glaucous Milkpea
  • Glaucous Wild Pea
  • Glaucous Pea

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Synonyms

  • Rhynchosia sericea Gillies ex Hook. & Arn. [valid]

Description

Galactia glaucophylla (also called Butterfly Pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub or woody vine that is native to the southeastern United States. It has small, bright green leaves and produces clusters of small, bright blue flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Galactia glaucophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as a source of food, and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Galactia glaucophylla is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with light green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galactia glaucophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Galactia glaucophylla

Galactia glaucophylla is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in open woods, fields, and roadsides from Maryland to Florida and west to Texas.

Galactia glaucophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia glaucophylla?

Galactia glaucophylla

What type of plant is Galactia glaucophylla?

It is a shrub

Where is Galactia glaucophylla found?

It is found in Central and South America

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.