Status:
valid
Authors:
Q.W.Meng & Y.B.Luo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 158: 690 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912691
Common Names
- Galearis huanglongensis
- Huanglongensis Galearis
- Galearis Huanglongensis
Description
Galearis huanglongensis (also called Huanglong galearis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in grasslands and meadows. It is a small herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10–20 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Galearis huanglongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties in traditional African medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galearis huanglongensis has small, yellow flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galearis huanglongensis is best propagated from seed. Plant the seeds in well-draining soil and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize every few months to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Galearis huanglongensis
Galearis huanglongensis is native to the temperate forests of China.
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,
References
Yi Bo Luo (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.B.Luo' in the authors string.
Qian Wan Meng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.W.Meng' in the authors string.