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
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.
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 Galearis genus
Galearis huanglongensis,
Galearis rotundifolia,
Galearis tschiliensis,
Galearis roborovskii,
Galearis cyclochila,
Galearis fauriei,
Galearis spathulata,
Galearis spectabilis,
Galearis wardii,
Galearis camtschatica,
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,