Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
166098

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rose) Standl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.23: 502 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165427

Common Names

  • Silver Milkpea
  • Galactia incana
  • Silver Galactia

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Synonyms

  • Odonia incana Rose [valid]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Galactia incana 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 incana 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 incana is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Galactia incana

Galactia incana is native to the Caribbean Islands, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forest, tropical and subtropical moist forest, and tropical and subtropical wet forest.

Galactia incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia incana?

Galactia incana

What type of plant is Galactia incana?

It is a shrub

Where is Galactia incana 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