Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ikonn.-Gal.) V.V.Botschantz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 64: 1442 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693923
Common Names
- Galitzkya Macrocarpa
- Galega Striata
- Galega Tomentosa
Synonyms
- Berteroa macrocarpa Ikonn.-Gal. [unknown]
Description
Galitzkya macrocarpa (also called Macrocarpa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is native to South America, occurring in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Galitzkya macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for carpentry and furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galitzkya macrocarpa has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galitzkya macrocarpa is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Galitzkya macrocarpa
Galitzkya macrocarpa is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
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