Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
platyphyllus
ID:
1047464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Traub & Moldenke

Source:
tro

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Herbertia 14: 110 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046802



Common Names

  • Galanthus platyphyllus
  • Broad-leaved Snowdrop
  • Large Snowdrop


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Uses & Benefits

Galanthus platyphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Galanthus platyphyllus are white or yellow, and have six petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galanthus platyphyllus is a perennial bulbous plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the bulbs or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Galanthus platyphyllus

Galanthus platyphyllus is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-307593: Originally associated with wfo-0000768847
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-307593: Originally associated with wfo-0000768847
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:64502-1: Based on the initial data import