Status:
valid
Authors:
Schweinf. ex Boiss.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 4: 1199 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327918
Common Names
- Podonosma galalensis
- Galal Podonosma
- Galalensis Podonosma
Description
Podonosma galalensis (also called Galal Podonosma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to India. It typically grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Podonosma galalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Podonosma galalensis is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podonosma galalensis can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a pot filled with a mixture of soil, sand, and peat moss. The pot should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Podonosma galalensis
Podonosma galalensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Podonosma galalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podonosma galalensis?
Podonosma galalensis
What type of plant is Podonosma galalensis?
It is an evergreen shrub
Where is Podonosma galalensis found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Podonosma genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,