Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
negrensis
ID:
968767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 42(2): 128 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968105



Common Names

  • Galeottia negrensis
  • Negrensis Galeottia
  • Galeottia Negrensis


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Galeottia negrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is a great addition to any landscape, as it has a very attractive foliage and is very low maintenance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galeottia negrensis 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 negrensis 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 negrensis

Galeottia negrensis is native to Ecuador and is found in humid forests.

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-85486: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.