Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altaica
ID:
89798

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxv. 582 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089127



Common Names

  • Galatella altaica
  • Altai Galatella
  • Altai Crownbeard


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Synonyms

  • Galatella bipunctata Novopokr. [unknown]

Description

Galatella altaica (also called Altai Galatella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central Asia and grows in meadows and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Galatella altaica has been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galatella altaica has small white flowers with yellow centers and four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galatella altaica is a perennial herb native to Russia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed in fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Galatella altaica

Galatella altaica is found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Galatella altaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galatella altaica?

Galatella altaica

What is the common name of Galatella altaica?

Altaic Galatella

Where is Galatella altaica native to?

Russia

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,