Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
trojanus
ID:
769535

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.P.Davis & Özhatay

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 137: 409 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768868



Common Names

  • Galanthus trojanus
  • Trojan Snowdrop
  • Trojanus Snowdrop


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Description

Galanthus trojanus (also called Trojan snowdrop, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is a perennial herbaceous bulbous plant with a single white flower. It is native to the Balkans and Turkey, and it grows in grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Galanthus trojanus is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are also used for cut flower arrangements. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galanthus trojanus has white flowers, with a single seed in each capsule and small, dark-brown seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galanthus trojanus is a bulbous perennial that is easy to grow in a sunny or partially shaded position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Galanthus trojanus

Galanthus trojanus can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia and Russia.

Galanthus trojanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galanthus trojanus?

Galanthus trojanus

What is the common name of Galanthus trojanus?

Trojan Snowdrop

Where is Galanthus trojanus native to?

Greece and Turkey

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 v1.1 record kew-307612: Based on the initial data import
Aaron Paul Davis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Davis' in the authors string.
Neriman Özhatay (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Özhatay' in the authors string.