Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biflora
ID:
117997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Aster. : 159 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117326



Common Names

  • Galatella biflora
  • Two-flowered Galatella
  • Two-flowered Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Chrysocoma biflora L. [unknown]
  • Galatella novopokrovskii Zefir. [unknown]
  • Aster biflorus Druce [unknown]
  • Chrysocoma biflora Michx. [unknown]
  • Crinitaria biflora Cass. [unknown]

Description

Galatella biflora (also called Two-flowered Galatella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry grasslands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Galatella biflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galatella biflora has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galatella biflora is a perennial that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or early summer. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.

Where to Find Galatella biflora

Galatella biflora is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Algeria, France, Italy, Morocco, Spain, and Tunisia.

Galatella biflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galatella biflora?

Galatella biflora

What is the common name of Galatella biflora?

Two-flowered Galatella

What is the natural habitat of Galatella biflora?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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,