Galactia simaoensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Y.Qian
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot.9: 217 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693685
Common Names
- Galactia Simaoensis
- Simao Milkpea
- Simao Galactia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galactia simaoensis (also called Simao 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 simaoensis 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 simaoensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galactia simaoensis 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 simaoensis
Galactia simaoensis is found in the South American countries of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.
Galactia simaoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galactia simaoensis?
Galactia simaoensis
What is the common name of Galactia simaoensis?
Simao Milkpea
What is the native range of Galactia simaoensis?
China
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
References
Yi Yong Qian (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Y.Qian' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20002536-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Galactia simaoensis Y.Y.Qian: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.