Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) P.F.Hunt
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 26: 172 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967874
Common Names
- Ward's Galearis
- Ward's Orchid
- Ward's Twisted-Stalk
Description
Galearis wardii (also called 'Ward's 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 wardii 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 wardii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and ten stamens. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galearis wardii 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 wardii
Galearis wardii 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,