Status:
valid
Authors:
Figuerola, Stübing & Peris
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 47(1): 252 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085209
Common Names
- Rigualii Galactites
- Galactites
- Rigualii
Description
Galactites rigualii (also called Rigual's Milk Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous biennial plant with purple flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in wet meadows and along the banks of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Galactites rigualii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galactites rigualii has small white flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galactites rigualii is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.
Where to Find Galactites rigualii
Galactites rigualii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in countries such as Greece, Italy, and Turkey.
Galactites rigualii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galactites rigualii?
Galactites rigualii
What is the natural habitat of Galactites rigualii?
Galactites rigualii is native to Europe and found in the countries of France, Portugal, and Spain.
What is the flowering period of Galactites rigualii?
Galactites rigualii typically flowers from May to July.
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,