Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pratensis
ID:
78727

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(1): 42 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078056



Common Names

  • Galeana Pratensis
  • Pratensis Galeana
  • Galeana


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Synonyms

  • Villanova pratensis (Kunth) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Galeana hastata La Llave [unknown]
  • Galeana arenarioides Rydb. [unknown]
  • Melampodium minutiflorum M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Chlamysperma arenarioides Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Chlamysperma polygama Triana [unknown]
  • Unxia pratensis Kunth [unknown]
  • Chlamysperma pratense Less. [unknown]

Description

Galeana pratensis (also called Meadow Galeana, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and white or pink flower heads. It is native to Mexico and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Galeana pratensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas, as it is known to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galeana pratensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galeana pratensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.

Where to Find Galeana pratensis

Galeana pratensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Galeana pratensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galeana pratensis?

Galeana pratensis

What is the family of Galeana pratensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Galeana pratensis?

Meadow galega

Species in the Galeana genus

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-34662: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.