Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albanica
ID:
91384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Degen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Természettud. Közl. 33(Pótf. 63): 219 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090713



Common Names

  • Albanica Galatella
  • Albanica False Daisy
  • Albanica False Buttonweed


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Description

Galatella albanica (also called Balkan everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with small, white flower heads that grows in the Balkan Mountains of southeastern Europe. It prefers dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Galatella albanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galatella albanica has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galatella albanica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Galatella albanica

Galatella albanica is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia.

Galatella albanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galatella albanica?

Galatella albanica

What type of plant is Galatella albanica?

Perennial

What is the natural habitat of Galatella albanica?

Grassy areas

Species in the Galatella genus

Galatella litvinovii, Galatella tatarica, Galatella hissarica, Galatella villosa, Galatella crinitoides, Galatella cretica, Galatella chromopappa, Galatella angustissima, Galatella sedifolia, Galatella nemoralis, Galatella saxatilis, Galatella aragonensis, Galatella dahurica, Galatella villosula, Galatella amani, Galatella coriacea, Galatella linosyris, Galatella tianschanica, Galatella regelii, Galatella polygaloides, Galatella subvillosa, Galatella hauptii, Galatella scoparia, Galatella chulbairica, Galatella fastigiiformis, Galatella altaica, Galatella albanica, Galatella cana, Galatella biflora, Galatella divaricata, Galatella sublinosyris, Galatella subtatarica, Galatella pontica, Galatella sedifolia, Galatella anatolica, Galatella bectauatensis, Galatella malacitana, Galatella tzvelevii,

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-47: Based on the initial data import
Árpád von Degen (1866-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Degen' in the authors string.