Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
roborovskii
ID:
918525

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) S.C.Chen, P.J.Cribb & S.W.Gale

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 25: 92 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917860

Common Names

  • Galearis roborovskii
  • Roborovskii Orchid
  • Galearis Orchid

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Description

Galearis roborovskii (also called Roborovski's Galearis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and Eastern Europe. It grows in dry, grassy habitats and is a small to medium-sized terrestrial plant, with a stem up to 20 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Galearis roborovskii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Galearis roborovskii is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galearis roborovskii is a perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Plant the clumps in the fall, about 4 inches deep and 4 inches apart. Seeds should be planted in the spring in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Galearis roborovskii

Galearis roborovskii can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463221: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.
Stephan W. Gale: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Gale' in the authors string.