Status:
valid
Authors:
Kupr. & Koroljuk
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 16(3): 15 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340554
Description
Galatella bectauatensis (also called Bectauat Galatella, among many other common names) is a small succulent plant that grows in rosettes of tightly packed leaves. It is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa and is typically found in rocky, semi-arid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Galatella bectauatensis is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galatella bectauatensis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galatella bectauatensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Division is done by carefully separating the offsets from the parent plant and replanting them in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Galatella bectauatensis
Galatella bectauatensis can be found in the Crimean Mountains of Ukraine.
Galatella bectauatensis FAQ
What is the common name of Galatella bectauatensis?
Galatella bectauatensis is commonly known as the Bectauat Galatella.
What is the natural habitat of Galatella bectauatensis?
Galatella bectauatensis is native to Russia.
What is the optimal temperature for Galatella bectauatensis?
Galatella bectauatensis prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Species in the Galatella genus
Galatella litvinovii,
Galatella tatarica,
Galatella hissarica,
Galatella villosa,
Galatella crinitoides,
Galatella cretica,
Galatella chromopappa,
Galatella angustissima,
Galatella sedifolia,
Galatella nemoralis,
Galatella saxatilis,
Galatella aragonensis,
Galatella dahurica,
Galatella villosula,
Galatella amani,
Galatella coriacea,
Galatella linosyris,
Galatella tianschanica,
Galatella regelii,
Galatella polygaloides,
Galatella subvillosa,
Galatella hauptii,
Galatella scoparia,
Galatella chulbairica,
Galatella fastigiiformis,
Galatella altaica,
Galatella albanica,
Galatella cana,
Galatella biflora,
Galatella divaricata,
Galatella sublinosyris,
Galatella subtatarica,
Galatella pontica,
Galatella sedifolia,
Galatella anatolica,
Galatella bectauatensis,
Galatella malacitana,
Galatella tzvelevii,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,
References
A.N. Kuprianov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kupr.' in the authors string.
E.A. Koroljuk: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koroljuk' in the authors string.