Galactia purshii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Desv.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris)9: 413 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173589
Common Names
- Pursh's Milkpea
- Prairie Milkpea
- Narrowleaf Milkpea
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- Galactia floridana longeracemosa Vail [valid]
- Galactia michauxii A.R.Franck [valid]
Description
Galactia purshii (also called Pursh's Milkpea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small yellow flowers and is native to tropical areas of the Americas. It is found in moist habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Galactia purshii is used as a medicinal plant, for erosion control, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galactia purshii has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galactia purshii is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Galactia purshii
Galactia purshii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Galactia purshii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galactia purshii?
Galactia purshii
What type of plant is Galactia purshii?
It is a shrub
Where is Galactia purshii found?
It is found in North 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
References
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:495519-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Galactia purshii Desv.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.