Galianthe chiquitosiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.L.Cabral
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 57: 142 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795396
Common Names
- Galianthe chiquitosiana
- Chiquitosiana Galianthe
- Galianthe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galianthe chiquitosiana (also called Chiquitos Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a small, bulbous perennial plant with bright yellow flowers. It is native to Bolivia, and is found growing in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Galianthe chiquitosiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galianthe chiquitosiana has yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galianthe chiquitosiana is a small perennial plant that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant should be grown in a medium that is well-draining and slightly acidic. It should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Watering should be done regularly, but the soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Galianthe chiquitosiana
Galianthe chiquitosiana is native to Bolivia.
Galianthe chiquitosiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galianthe chiquitosiana?
Galianthe chiquitosiana
What is the family of Galianthe chiquitosiana?
Orchidaceae
What is the origin of Galianthe chiquitosiana?
Bolivia
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-333923: Based on the initial data import
Elsa Leonor Cabral (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Cabral' in the authors string.