Status:
valid
Authors:
Blanca, Gavira & Suár.-Sant.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 205(4): 240 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342298
Description
Galatella malacitana (also called 'Malacitana', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, narrow, green leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Galatella malacitana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galatella malacitana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galatella malacitana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Galatella malacitana
Galatella malacitana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Spain.
Galatella malacitana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galatella malacitana?
Galatella malacitana
What is the natural habitat of Galatella malacitana?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What is the average height of Galatella malacitana?
2-4 meters
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,
References
Oscar Gavira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gavira' in the authors string.