Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bogotensis
ID:
968790

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) E.L.Cabral & Bacigalupo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 84: 859 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968128

Common Names

  • Galianthe bogotensis
  • Bogotensis Galianthe
  • Galianthe Bogotensis

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Description

Galianthe bogotensis (also called Bogotá Mountain Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela, and is found in high-altitude grasslands and rocky areas. It has thin, lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Galianthe bogotensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galianthe bogotensis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galianthe bogotensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Galianthe bogotensis

Galianthe bogotensis can be found in the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Colombia.

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
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.