Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serpentina
ID:
1330654

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron2015-43: 1 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343108

Common Names

  • Galactia serpentina
  • Serpentina Galactia
  • Galactia Plant

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Description

Galactia serpentina (also called Milk Pea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with bright pink flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Galactia serpentina is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galactia serpentina has white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter and have 5 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galactia serpentina is a shrub native to India. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Galactia serpentina

Galactia serpentina can be found in the Northern Territory.

Galactia serpentina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia serpentina?

Galactia serpentina

What type of plant is Galactia serpentina?

Vine

Where is Galactia serpentina native to?

Tropical 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

Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.