Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
806584

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Sida 21: 2060 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805918



Common Names

  • Galactophora angustifolia
  • Narrow-Leaved Galactophora
  • Angustifolia Galactophora


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Description

Galactophora angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved galactophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a rosette of glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Galactophora angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galactophora angustifolia has small white flowers with four petals and four stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galactophora angustifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be about 10 cm long. Layering is done by bending a branch down to the ground and burying it in the soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted, at which point it can be severed from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Galactophora angustifolia

Galactophora angustifolia is native to South America and can be found in grassland and rocky outcrops.

Galactophora angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galactophora angustifolia?

Galactophora angustifolia

What is the common name of Galactophora angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved milkwort

What is the natural habitat of Galactophora angustifolia?

It is native to South America.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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