Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sedifolia
ID:
28485

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33(1): 47 (2003) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027814



Common Names

  • Galatella sedifolia
  • Sedge-leaved Galatella
  • Sedgy Galatella


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Synonyms

  • Galatella punctata Nees [unknown]
  • Aster punctatus (Cass.) Parsa [unknown]
  • Aster canus punctatus (Waldst. & Kit.) Soó [unknown]
  • Galatella punctata punctata [unknown]
  • Galatella punctata punctata [unknown]
  • Aster sedifolius sedifolius [unknown]
  • Galatea punctata (Waldst. & Kit.) Cass. ex Less. [unknown]
  • Aster sedifolius sedifolius [unknown]
  • Aster sedifolius sedifolius [unknown]
  • Aster sedifolius acris (L.) P.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Aster punctatus rossicus (Novopokr.) Soó [unknown]
  • Aster punctatus Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]

Description

Galatella sedifolia (also called Galatella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem that grows up to 1m tall, and is covered in small, white hairs. The leaves are long and narrow, and the flowers are small and yellow. It grows in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region.

Uses & Benefits

Galatella sedifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Galatella sedifolia sub. rigida (DC.) Greuter
Galatella sedifolia sub. illyrica (Murb.) Greuter
Galatella sedifolia sub. dracunculoides (Lam.) Greuter
Galatella sedifolia sub. sedifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galatella sedifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galatella sedifolia is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to 4-6” tall and features small, daisy-like flowers (to 1” diameter) with white rays and yellow center disks. It is best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and will spread by rhizomes to form colonies. It is a good choice for rock gardens, edging, borders or ground cover. Propagate by division or seed.

Where to Find Galatella sedifolia

Galatella sedifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including the countries of Spain, Italy, France, and Greece.

Galatella sedifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galatella sedifolia?

Galatella sedifolia

What are the common names of Galatella sedifolia?

Sedge Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Galatella sedifolia?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands 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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.