Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 377 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967838
Common Names
- Galearia maingayi
- Maingayi Galearia
- Maingayi Orchid
Description
Galearia maingayi (also called 'Maingay's Galearia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in scrub, rocky slopes, and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Galearia maingayi 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 maingayi 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 maingayi can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring.
Where to Find Galearia maingayi
Galearia maingayi 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,