Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
968756

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Schweinf.) Dressler & Christenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 3: 211 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968094



Common Names

  • Acuminate Galeottia
  • Acuminate Orchid
  • Acuminate Twisted-Stalk


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Description

Galeottia acuminata (also called Acuminate hemp-nettle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central and Eastern Europe, and prefers habitats such as meadows, pastures and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Galeottia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galeottia acuminata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galeottia acuminata is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a sunny spot and lightly covered with soil. The plants should be spaced about 15 cm (6 in) apart.

Where to Find Galeottia acuminata

Galeottia acuminata is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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-85476: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.