Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crinitoides
ID:
25705

Status:
valid

Authors:
Novopokr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 7: 137 (1948).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025034



Common Names

  • Galatella
  • Crinitoides
  • Fringed Fleabane


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Description

Galatella crinitoides (also called 'Crinitos', among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Galatella crinitoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory and digestive ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galatella crinitoides has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galatella crinitoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Galatella crinitoides

Galatella crinitoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky, dry habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Galatella crinitoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galatella crinitoides?

Galatella crinitoides

What type of plant is Galatella crinitoides?

Perennial herb

What is the growth habit of Galatella crinitoides?

Low-growing, mat-forming

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,

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