Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
humblotii
ID:
968568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Flora 68: 378 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967906



Common Names

  • Humblot's Galeola
  • Humblot's Orchid
  • Humblot's Twisted-Stalk


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Description

Galeola humblotii (also called 'Humblot's Galeola', 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

Galeola humblotii 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

Galeola humblotii has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galeola humblotii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Galeola humblotii

Galeola humblotii can be found in parts of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

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,

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