Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
colellana
ID:
968387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 48: 27 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967725



Common Names

  • Galactophora colellana
  • Colellana Galactophora
  • Colellana Milkwort


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Description

Galactophora colellana (also called Colellana's Galactophora, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves, with a pointed tip and a smooth, glossy surface. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Galactophora colellana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galactophora colellana has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and delicate with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galactophora colellana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they are well rooted.

Where to Find Galactophora colellana

Galactophora colellana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-85112: Based on the initial data import
Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.