Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
913357

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Banks ex Pursh) R.M.Bateman

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 104: 439 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912692

Common Names

  • Galearis rotundifolia
  • Rotundifolia Galearis
  • Galearis Rotundifolia

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Description

Galearis rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved galearis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Europe, 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 rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia has small, yellow flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galearis rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia

Galearis rotundifolia is native to the temperate forests of China.

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-457619: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.
Joseph Banks (1743-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banks' in the authors string.
Richard Bateman (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Bateman' in the authors string.