Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill.7: 230 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693661
Common Names
- Galactia glomerata
- Clustered Galactia
- Galactia Clustered
Description
Galactia glomerata (also called Glomerata, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has alternate, oblong-elliptic leaves with entire margins. It is usually found in dry forests, in open areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Galactia glomerata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought-tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galactia glomerata has small, white, tubular flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galactia glomerata is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Galactia glomerata
Galactia glomerata can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Galactia glomerata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galactia glomerata?
Galactia glomerata
What is the common name of Galactia glomerata?
Clustered Milkpea
What is the family of Galactia glomerata?
Fabaceae
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