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
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.
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 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,