Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
galeandrae
ID:
966193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 135 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965531



Common Names

  • Galeandrae Eurychone
  • Galeandrae Spurge
  • Eurychone Galeandrae


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Description

Eurychone galeandrae (also called 'Galeandra's Eurychone', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eurychone galeandrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eurychone galeandrae is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eurychone galeandrae is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly. Once the plants are established, they should be watered and fertilized regularly, and pruned to maintain their shape.

Where to Find Eurychone galeandrae

Eurychone galeandrae can be found in Hawaii, USA.

Species in the Eurychone genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-82942: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.