Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
968764

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich. & Galeotti

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 3: 25 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968102



Common Names

  • Galeottia grandiflora
  • Grandiflora Galeottia
  • Galeottia


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Description

Galeottia grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Hemp-nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has green leaves and large white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Galeottia grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, coughs, and colds. The leaves are also used for treating skin ailments, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galeottia grandiflora has large, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galeottia grandiflora 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 Galeottia grandiflora

Galeottia grandiflora is native to Peru and is found in moist, shady areas.

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-85483: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.