Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muelleri
ID:
185702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 255 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185031

Common Names

  • Galactia Muelleri
  • Mueller's Milk Vetch
  • Mueller's Galactia

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Description

Galactia muelleri (also called Mueller's Milkpea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Galactia muelleri is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galactia muelleri has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galactia muelleri is a tropical plant native to India. It is a small shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Galactia muelleri

Galactia muelleri is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Galactia muelleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactia muelleri?

Galactia muelleri

What is the common name of Galactia muelleri?

Mueller's Milkpea

What is the natural habitat of Galactia muelleri?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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