Galactia regularis - Uses, Benefits & Care
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(L.) Britton & al.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165443
Common Names
- Regular Milkpea
- Regular Pea
- Regular Galactia
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- Galactia pilosa Elliott [unknown]
Description
Galactia regularis (also called Regular 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 regularis is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a beautiful white 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 regularis 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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Galactia regularis 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 regularis
Galactia regularis 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 regularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galactia regularis?
Galactia regularis
What is the common name of Galactia regularis?
Milkpea
What is the natural habitat of Galactia regularis?
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
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:106681-2: Based on the initial data import