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: 128 (1948).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082872
Common Names
- Mesa dropseed
- Upright dropseed
- Galleta grass
Description
Galatella fastigiiformis (also called upright galatella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Galatella fastigiiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Galatella fastigiiformis is a white, five-petaled daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galatella fastigiiformis is a hardy, easy-to-grow perennial that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used for propagation.
Where to Find Galatella fastigiiformis
Galatella fastigiiformis is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region.
Galatella fastigiiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galatella fastigiiformis?
Galatella fastigiiformis
What are the common names of Galatella fastigiiformis?
Pyrenean Galatella
What is the natural habitat of Galatella fastigiiformis?
It is found in the Pyrenees, at altitudes of 1,400–2,400 m (4,600–7,900 ft).
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,