Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scoparia
ID:
72396

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kar. & Kir.) Novopokr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Sci. Russ. ser. 6, 12: 2274, 2279, 2283. 1918 ; cf. Novopokr.in Acta Inst. Bot. Acad. Sci. URSS, Ser. 1, Fasc. 7, 138 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071725



Common Names

  • Galatella Scoparia
  • Woolly Sunflower
  • Woolly Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Aster scoparius Kuntze [unknown]
  • Linosyris scoparia Kar. & Kir. [unknown]

Description

Galatella scoparia (also called Broom galatella, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of lanceolate leaves and produces yellow flower heads. It typically grows in dry, rocky, and grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Galatella scoparia is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source. Its leaves are used to make tea, and its flowers are used to make perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galatella scoparia has small white flowers, with seeds that are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galatella scoparia is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Galatella scoparia

Galatella scoparia can be found in the grasslands of Europe and Asia.

Galatella scoparia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galatella scoparia?

Galatella scoparia

What is the common name of Galatella scoparia?

Scoparia

Where is Galatella scoparia found?

Galatella scoparia is found in the Mediterranean region.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-28490: Based on the initial data import
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.
Ivan Vasilyevich Novopokrovsky (1880-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Novopokr.' in the authors string.