Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ocoana
ID:
694343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot.24A(4): 11 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693676

Common Names

  • Ocoana Milkpea
  • Galactia Ocoana
  • Ocoana Galactia

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Description

Galactia ocoana (also called Ocoa 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 ocoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galactia ocoana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galactia ocoana 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 ocoana

Galactia ocoana is found in the South American countries of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.

Galactia ocoana FAQ

What is the common name of Galactia ocoana?

Ocoana Milkpea

What is the native range of Galactia ocoana?

South America

What is the optimal soil type for Galactia ocoana?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:106668-2: Based on the initial data import