Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
galanthoides
ID:
692594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 21: 337 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691927

Common Names

  • Mathieua galanthoides
  • Galanthoides Mathieua
  • Galanthoides Buckthorn

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Synonyms

  • Urceolina galanthoides (Klotzsch) Traub [unknown]
  • Eucharis galanthoides Planch. & Linden [unknown]

Description

Mathieua galanthoides (also called Galanthus-like Mathieua, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western United States. It has small, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Mathieua galanthoides is a shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a wide range of uses, including providing food and shelter for wildlife, erosion control, and as a windbreak. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating skin ailments and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mathieua galanthoides is white or pinkish, and the seed and seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mathieua galanthoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 7 - 10cm with a heel, can be taken in the summer and rooted in a frame. Division in the dormant season is also possible.

Where to Find Mathieua galanthoides

Mathieua galanthoides can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Mathieua galanthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mathieua galanthoides?

Mathieua galanthoides

What is the common name of Mathieua galanthoides?

Snowdrop Buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Mathieua galanthoides?

Woodlands, scrub, and hedgerows

Species in the Mathieua genus

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

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