Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberosa
ID:
694359

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 238 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693692

Common Names

  • Galactia Tuberosa
  • Tuberous Milkpea
  • Tuberous Galactia

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Description

Galactia tuberosa (also called tuberous 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 tuberosa 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 tuberosa 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 tuberosa is a small shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Galactia tuberosa

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

Galactia tuberosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia tuberosa?

Galactia tuberosa

What is the common name of Galactia tuberosa?

Tuberous Milkpea

What is the native range of Galactia tuberosa?

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