Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Pl. Wright.1: 178 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170558
Common Names
- Short-stalked Milkpea
- Short-stalked Galactia
- Small-flowered Milkpea
Description
Galactia brachyodon (also called Galactia brachyodon, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a spreading crown. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in moist, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Galactia brachyodon is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galactia brachyodon has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, slender calyx. The seeds are black and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galactia brachyodon is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Galactia brachyodon
Galactia brachyodon is native to tropical South America and can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Galactia brachyodon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galactia brachyodon?
Galactia brachyodon
What is the common name of Galactia brachyodon?
Short-toothed Bean
Where is Galactia brachyodon found?
Galactia brachyodon is found in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean
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