Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pontica
ID:
135783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Novopokr. & Bogdan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Sc. Journ. Rostov-on-Don State Univ. 6: 44. 1935 , in syn.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135112



Common Names

  • Pontic Galatella
  • Pontic Cottonweed
  • Pontic Silverweed


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Synonyms

  • Crinitaria pontica (Lipsky) Soják [unknown]
  • Crinitaria pontica (Lipsky) Czerep. [unknown]
  • Linosyris vulgaris pontica Lipsky [unknown]
  • Crinitina pontica (Lipsky) Soják [unknown]

Description

Galatella pontica (also called Pontic Cottonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of hairy leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Galatella pontica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, respiratory issues, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Galatella pontica is a yellow-white composite flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene, while the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galatella pontica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Galatella pontica

Galatella pontica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands and rocky slopes. It is available for purchase from online nurseries and garden centers.

Galatella pontica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galatella pontica?

Galatella pontica

What is the common name of Galatella pontica?

Pontic Cottonrose

What is the natural habitat of Galatella pontica?

Galatella pontica is found in grasslands and meadows in Europe and Asia.

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

Ivan Vasilyevich Novopokrovsky (1880-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Novopokr.' in the authors string.
Alexis V. Bogdan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogdan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208487-1: Based on the initial data import