Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill.2: 325 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693669
Common Names
- Small-flowered Milkpea
- Galactia Minutiflora
- Little-flowered Milkpea
Description
Galactia minutiflora (also called small-flowered milkpea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Galactia minutiflora 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 minutiflora has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galactia minutiflora 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 minutiflora
Galactia minutiflora can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Galactia minutiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galactia minutiflora?
Galactia minutiflora
What is the common name of Galactia minutiflora?
Smallflower Milkpea
What is the family of Galactia minutiflora?
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