Florida hammock milkpea (Galactia striata, Symb. Antill. 2: 320 (1900))

Family: Fabaceae

Author: (Jacq.) Urb.

Bibliography: Symb. Antill. 2: 320 (1900)

Year: 1900

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Galactia

Vegetable: False

Observations: Tropics & Subtropics

Description

The Florida hammock milkpea, scientifically known as Galactia striata, is a remarkable plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. First documented in the year 1900 in the Symbolae Antillanae, the scholarly work of Jacquin, and later recognized and described by Urban, this species thrives in both tropical and subtropical regions.

The distinctive characteristics of the Florida hammock milkpea make it an essential part of its native habitats’ biodiversity. It is well-adapted to the warm climates of these regions, ensuring its survival and proliferation in areas where other species might struggle. This adaptability to such varied environments highlights the evolutionary success of the Fabaceae family in general and Galactia striata in particular.

Understanding the ecological role of the Florida hammock milkpea is crucial, not just for botanical studies but also for conservation efforts. Its presence in diverse habitats underlines its importance in maintaining ecological balances, as plants in the Fabaceae family often contribute significantly to soil health through nitrogen fixation. This natural process enriches the soil, promoting plant diversity and supporting various wildlife forms.

In summary, the Florida hammock milkpea (Galactia striata) is a vibrant and resilient component of the tropics and subtropics. Its study and preservation can provide valuable insights into the dynamics of these ecosystems and aid in broader conservation endeavors.

Common Names

Eng: florida hammock milkpea
En: Florida hammock milkpea

Synonyms

• Glycine striata (Jacq.)

Distribution

• Andaman Is. (native)
• Angola (native)
• Argentina Northeast (native)
• Argentina Northwest (native)
• Assam (native)
• Bahamas (native)
• Bangladesh (native)
• Belize (native)
• Benin (native)
• Bolivia (native)
• Brazil North (native)
• Brazil Northeast (native)
• Brazil South (native)
• Brazil Southeast (native)
• Brazil West-Central (native)
• Cayman Is. (native)
• Central African Repu (native)
• China South-Central (native)
• China Southeast (native)
• Christmas I. (native)
• Colombia (native)
• Comoros (native)
• Congo (native)
• Costa Rica (native)
• Cuba (native)
• Dominican Republic (native)
• East Himalaya (native)
• Ecuador (native)
• El Salvador (native)
• Eritrea (native)
• Florida (native)
• Gabon (native)
• Galápagos (native)
• Ghana (native)
• Guatemala (native)
• Guyana (native)
• Hainan (native)
• Haiti (native)
• Honduras (native)
• India (native)
• Ivory Coast (native)
• Jamaica (native)
• Jawa (native)
• Kenya (native)
• KwaZulu-Natal (native)
• Leeward Is. (native)
• Lesser Sunda Is. (native)
• Madagascar (native)
• Mauritius (native)
• Mexico Central (native)
• Mexico Gulf (native)
• Mexico Northeast (native)
• Mexico Northwest (native)
• Mexico Southeast (native)
• Mexico Southwest (native)
• Mozambique (native)
• Myanmar (native)
• Nepal (native)
• Netherlands Antilles (native)
• New Guinea (native)
• New South Wales (native)
• Nicaragua (native)
• Nigeria (native)
• Northern Provinces (native)
• Northern Territory (native)
• Panamá (native)
• Paraguay (native)
• Peru (native)
• Philippines (native)
• Puerto Rico (native)
• Queensland (native)
• Réunion (native)
• South Australia (native)
• Southwest Caribbean (native)
• Sri Lanka (native)
• Sudan (native)
• Sulawesi (native)
• Swaziland (native)
• Taiwan (native)
• Tanzania (native)
• Thailand (native)
• Togo (native)
• Trinidad-Tobago (native)
• Turks-Caicos Is. (native)
• Uganda (native)
• Uruguay (native)
• Venezuela (native)
• Vietnam (native)
• West Himalaya (native)
• Western Australia (native)
• Yemen (native)
• Zaïre (native)
• Zimbabwe (native)
• Marianas (introduced)

Additional Images

Leaf

Taken Oct 19, 2015 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)

Taken Nov 15, 2016 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)

Taken Oct 19, 2015 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)

Taken Oct 19, 2015 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)

Flower

Taken Nov 15, 2016 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)

Taken Nov 15, 2016 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jul 8, 2020 by Caroline Bowen (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Acevedo, P. (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Gibran Morales C. (cc-by-nc-sa)

Fruit

Taken Nov 15, 2016 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)

Taken Oct 19, 2015 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Gibran Morales C. (cc-by-nc-sa)

Other

Taken Mar 3, 2017 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Mar 3, 2017 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Dec 3, 2015 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Dec 3, 2015 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Dec 3, 2015 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

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Habit

Taken Oct 19, 2015 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• WFO (No URL)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:106712-2)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2984047)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Galactia striata (Jacq.) Urb.)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Forb/herb, Vine

Growth