Galactites mutabilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mutabilis
ID:
78836
Status:
valid
Authors:
Durieu
Source:
gcc
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Recueil Mens. 1: 362. 1846
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078165
Common Names
- Mutable Milk-thistle
- Changing Milk-thistle
- Common Milk-thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galactites mutabilis (also called Galactites, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a clumping habit, with small, light green leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers moist soils and is often found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Galactites mutabilis is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as a food preservative and to make dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Galactites mutabilis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galactites mutabilis is an annual plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every two weeks.
Where to Find Galactites mutabilis
Galactites mutabilis is native to Europe and can be found in meadows and grasslands.
Galactites mutabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galactites mutabilis?
Galactites mutabilis
What type of plant is Galactites mutabilis?
Annual
Where is Galactites mutabilis native to?
Europe
Species in the Galactites genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-34764: Based on the initial data import
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.