Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
694369

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kamelin & Pimenov) Kamelin & Pimenov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Sosud. Rast. SSSR : 21 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693702

Common Names

  • Galagania Gracilis
  • Graceful Galagania
  • Graceful Milkpea

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Synonyms

  • Elaeosticta gracilis Kamelin & Pimenov [unknown]
  • Elaeosticta gracilis R.Kam. & M.Pimen. [unknown]

Description

Galagania gracilis (also called slender milkvetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family native to Central Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Galagania gracilis 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

Galagania gracilis 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

Galagania gracilis 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 Galagania gracilis

Galagania gracilis is found in the South American countries of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.

Galagania gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galagania gracilis?

Galagania gracilis

What is the common name of Galagania gracilis?

Graceful Milkpea

What is the native range of Galagania gracilis?

Kazakhstan

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2816149: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Kamelin (1938-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kamelin' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.