Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 37(2): 361 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968117
Common Names
- Galeottiella sarcoglossa
- Sarcoglossa Galeottiella
- Galeottiella Sarcoglossa
Description
Galeottiella sarcoglossa (also called Sarcoglossa 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
Galeottiella sarcoglossa 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
Galeottiella sarcoglossa has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galeottiella sarcoglossa 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 Galeottiella sarcoglossa
Galeottiella sarcoglossa is native to Peru and is found in moist, shady areas.
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,