Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
leucantha
ID:
694702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiggins

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Calif. Acad. Sci. 65: 1 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694035



Common Names

  • Galvezia Leucantha
  • White-flowered Galvezia
  • White-flowered Milkpea


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Description

Galvezia leucantha (also called White-flowered Island Bush Snapdragon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to the Galápagos Islands. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in tropical forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Galvezia leucantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make essential oils. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Galvezia leucantha sub. leucantha
Galvezia leucantha sub. porphyrantha Tye & H.Jäger

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Galvezia leucantha is a bright yellow flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galvezia leucantha is a shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 m. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Galvezia leucantha

Galphimia leucantha is native to Mexico and Central America.

Galvezia leucantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galvezia leucantha?

Galvezia leucantha

What is the common name of Galvezia leucantha?

White-flowered Island Bush Snapdragon

What is the natural habitat of Galvezia leucantha?

Dry, rocky hillsides and bushveld

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Ira Loren Wiggins (1899-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiggins' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:107327-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].