Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
166111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl.2: 302 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165440

Common Names

  • Hanging Milkpea
  • Hanging Pea
  • Hanging Galactia

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Synonyms

  • Galactia emarginata (Desv.) Desv. [valid]
  • Glycine emarginata Desv. [valid]
  • Glycine galactia L. [valid]
  • Hedysarum scandens Mill. [valid]
  • Galactia galactia Vail [invalid]
  • Clitoria galactia (L.) L. [valid]
  • Collaea pendula (Pers.) Benth. [valid]

Description

Galactia pendula (also called Drooping 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 pendula is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a beautiful red flower and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Galactia pendula is a small, white pea flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with two small cotyledons and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galactia pendula is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 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 pendula

Galactia pendula is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, fields, and roadsides.

Galactia pendula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia pendula?

Galactia pendula

What is the common name of Galactia pendula?

Milkpea

What is the natural habitat of Galactia pendula?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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