Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg, sér. 3, 31: 34 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192352
Common Names
- Galactia tashiroi
- Tashiro's Milkpea
- Tashiro's Galactia
Synonyms
- Galactia tashiroi yaeyamensis Ohwi [unknown]
- Galactia formosana Matsum. [valid]
- Galactia elliptifolia Merr. [deprecated]
- Glycine lanceolata Hayata [unknown]
- Galactia tashiroi yaeyamensis (Ohwi) H.Ohashi [valid]
Description
Galactia tashiroi (also called Japanese Milk Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia and the Himalayas. It grows in open grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands, and is characterized by its bright yellow flowers and its long, slender, hairy stems.
Uses & Benefits
Galactia tashiroi is a species of evergreen shrub native to Japan. It is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in landscaping and can provide shade and shelter.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galactia tashiroi has yellow, pea-like flowers that are clustered in a raceme. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galactia tashiroi is an annual herb native to Japan. It is easy to propagate from seeds, and prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought and frost tolerant.
Where to Find Galactia tashiroi
Galactia tashiroi can be found in the mountains of central and northern Japan.
Galactia tashiroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galactia tashiroi?
Galactia tashiroi
What are the common names of Galactia tashiroi?
Tashiro's Milkvetch, Tashiro's Milkvetch Vine
What is the natural habitat of Galactia tashiroi?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and scrubland
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