Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
synandra
ID:
694353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill.5: 373 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693686

Common Names

  • Galactia Synandra
  • Synandra Milkpea
  • Synandra Galactia

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Description

Galactia synandra (also called synandrous 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 synandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galactia synandra 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 synandra is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Galactia synandra

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

Galactia synandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia synandra?

Galactia synandra

What is the common name of Galactia synandra?

Synandra Milkpea

What is the native range of Galactia synandra?

Brazil

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