Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
968762

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Garay) Dressler & Christenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 3: 222 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968100



Common Names

  • Colombian Galeottia
  • Colombian Orchid
  • Colombian Twisted-Stalk


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Description

Galeottia colombiana (also called Colombian 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 South America, and prefers habitats such as meadows, pastures and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galeottia colombiana 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 colombiana 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 colombiana

Galeottia colombiana is native to Colombia.

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-85481: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.