Status:
valid
Authors:
Koord.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Meded. Lands Plantentuin 19: 584, 626 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967822
Common Names
- Galearia celebica
- Celebica Galearia
- Celebica Orchid
Description
Galearia celebica (also called Celebes galearia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Galearia celebica is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galearia celebica has white flowers that are tubular in shape and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galearia celebica is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of cork or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly with a balanced orchid fertilizer. Propagate by division or by seed.
Where to Find Galearia celebica
Galearia celebica can be found in parts of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Species in the Galearia genus
Species in the Pandaceae family
Galearia aristifera,
Galearia celebica,
Galearia filiformis,
Galearia fulva,
Galearia maingayi,
Microdesmis afrodecandra,
Microdesmis camerunensis,
Microdesmis caseariifolia,
Microdesmis haumaniana,
Microdesmis kasaiensis,
Microdesmis keayana,
Microdesmis klainei,
Microdesmis magallanensis,
Microdesmis pierlotiana,
Microdesmis puberula,
Microdesmis yafungana,
Panda oleosa,