Status:
valid
Authors:
Brand
Source:
cmp
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 25: 214 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694894
Common Names
- Gastrocotyle natolica
- Natolian Gastrocotyle
- Natolian Gastrocotyle Tree
Description
Gastrocotyle natolica (also called Natolian Gastrocotyle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Balkans. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrocotyle natolica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat coughs and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gastrocotyle natolica is yellow and has a sweet smell. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrocotyle natolica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer or water.
Where to Find Gastrocotyle natolica
Gastrocotyle natolica can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Gastrocotyle natolica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrocotyle natolica?
Gastrocotyle natolica
What type of plant is Gastrocotyle natolica?
It is a type of liverwort.
What is the habitat of Gastrocotyle natolica?
It is found in moist, shady areas in the Northern Hemisphere.
Species in the Gastrocotyle genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,