Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cirujanoi
ID:
694425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garcia Mur. & Talavera

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid57: 218 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693758

Common Names

  • Galega cirujanoi
  • Galega Coronilloides
  • Galega Esculenta

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Description

Galega cirujanoi (also called Cirujano's Galingale, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Middle East and North Africa. It has alternate, linear leaves with entire margins and small, yellow flowers. It is usually found in dry grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Galega cirujanoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Galega cirujanoi is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galega cirujanoi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Both methods should be done in a sunny location.

Where to Find Galega cirujanoi

Galega cirujanoi is found in the South American countries of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.

Galega cirujanoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galega cirujanoi?

Galega cirujanoi

What is the common name of Galega cirujanoi?

Cirujanoi Goat's Rue

What is the family of Galega cirujanoi?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family