Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subvillosa
ID:
68039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Fl. Evropeískoí Chasti SSSR 7: 194 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067368



Common Names

  • Galatella subvillosa
  • Meadow-Foxtail
  • Subalpine Foxtail


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Description

Galatella subvillosa (also called Downy galatella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a shallow, fibrous root system and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate and covered in short hairs. It produces white flowers which are grouped in a dense, globular inflorescence. It grows in moist soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Galatella subvillosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galatella subvillosa has small, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galatella subvillosa is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings can be taken in the summer. It can tolerate some drought but will do best with regular watering.

Where to Find Galatella subvillosa

Galatella subvillosa is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Galatella subvillosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galatella subvillosa?

Galatella subvillosa

What is the common name of Galatella subvillosa?

Woolly Galatella

What type of plant is Galatella subvillosa?

Perennial

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-24237: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.