Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cyclochila
ID:
968521

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch. & Sav.) Soó

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Ann. Univ. Sci. Budapest. Rolando Eötvös, Sect. Biol. 11: 72 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967859

Common Names

  • Galearis cyclochila
  • Cyclochila Galearis
  • Cyclochila Orchid

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Description

Galearis cyclochila (also called 'Cyclochila Galearis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in scrub, rocky slopes, and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Galearis cyclochila is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galearis cyclochila has white flowers that are tubular in shape and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galearis cyclochila can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring.

Where to Find Galearis cyclochila

Galearis cyclochila can be found in parts of Europe, including Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy.

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-85250: Based on the initial data import
Károly Rezső Soó (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soó' in the authors string.
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.