Status:
valid
Authors:
Gand.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cret. 59, n.° 1044 (1916); et in Bu
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027212
Common Names
- Galatella Cretica
- Cretan Galatella
- Cretan Hawkweed
Description
Galatella cretica (also called 'Cretan Galatella', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in sunny and dry habitats such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Galatella cretica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galatella cretica has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galatella cretica is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry and moist forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Galatella cretica
Galatella cretica is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Galatella cretica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galatella cretica?
Galatella cretica
What is the common name of Galatella cretica?
Cretan Galatella
What is the natural habitat of Galatella cretica?
It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky places.
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,