Galactia smallii
About
Galactia smallii is a rare species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common name Small's milkpea. It is endemic to Florida, where it is known only from a few small patches of remaining habitat in Miami-Dade County. It is threatened by the destruction and inadequate management of its habitat. It was federally listed as an endangered species of the United States in 1985.
- Family
- Fabaceae
How to use it
Small's milkpea plays an important role in its ecosystem, particularly in supporting local wildlife. As a member of the legume family, it can help improve soil health by fixing nitrogen, which benefits surrounding plants. Conservation efforts focused on this species can also help preserve the unique habitats it occupies.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Galactia smallii
- Slug
- galactia-smallii
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Galactia
- Species
- smallii
- Wikidata QID
- Q5517783
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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