Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) R.González ex Rutk., Mytnik & Szlach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 41: 477 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795394
Common Names
- Galeottiella orchioides
- Orchioides Galeottiella
- Galeottiella
Description
Galeottiella orchioides (also called Orchis Galeottii, among many other common names) is a small, bulbous perennial plant with bright yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, and is found growing in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Galeottiella orchioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galeottiella orchioides has yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galeottiella orchioides is a small perennial plant that grows in temperate climates. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant should be grown in a medium that is well-draining and slightly acidic. It should be kept in a cool, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Watering should be done regularly, but the soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Galeottiella orchioides
Galeottiella orchioides is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Galeottiella orchioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galeottiella orchioides?
Galeottiella orchioides
What is the family of Galeottiella orchioides?
Orchidaceae
What is the origin of Galeottiella orchioides?
South America
Species in the Galeottiella genus
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,