Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polygonoides
ID:
968828

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.L.Cabral & Bacigalupo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 84: 875 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968166



Common Names

  • Galianthe polygonoides
  • Polygonoides Galianthe
  • Galianthe


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Description

Galianthe polygonoides (also called Polygon-like Galianthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has green leaves with polygon-like shapes and small white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Galianthe polygonoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Galianthe polygonoides is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galianthe polygonoides is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow, pointed leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Galianthe polygonoides

Galianthe polygonoides can be found in Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Galianthe genus

Galianthe andersonii, Galianthe macedoi, Galianthe montesii, Galianthe reitzii, Galianthe boliviana, Galianthe chiquitosiana, Galianthe kempffiana, Galianthe longisepala, Galianthe matogrossiana, Galianthe sudyungensis, Galianthe angustifolia, Galianthe aurelii, Galianthe bisepala, Galianthe bogotensis, Galianthe brasiliensis, Galianthe canindeyuensis, Galianthe centranthoides, Galianthe chodatiana, Galianthe cymosa, Galianthe cyperoides, Galianthe dichotoma, Galianthe elegans, Galianthe equisetoides, Galianthe eupatorioides, Galianthe fastigiata, Galianthe gertii, Galianthe grandifolia, Galianthe guaranitica, Galianthe hassleriana, Galianthe hispidula, Galianthe humilis, Galianthe krausei, Galianthe lanceifolia, Galianthe latistipula, Galianthe laxa, Galianthe liliifolia, Galianthe linearifolia, Galianthe longifolia, Galianthe parvula, Galianthe peruviana, Galianthe polygonoides, Galianthe pseudopetiolata, Galianthe ramosa, Galianthe souzae, Galianthe thalictroides, Galianthe vaginata, Galianthe valerianoides, Galianthe verbenoides, Galianthe palustris, Galianthe spicata,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-85543: Based on the initial data import
Nélida María Bacigalupo (1924-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacigalupo' in the authors string.
Elsa Leonor Cabral (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Cabral' in the authors string.