Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
968805

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) E.L.Cabral & Bacigalupo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 84: 869 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968143

Common Names

  • Galianthe dichotoma
  • Dichotoma Galianthe
  • Galianthe Dichotoma

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Galianthe dichotoma 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 dichotoma flowers are white or yellow, with 6 petals and 6 stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galianthe dichotoma can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring.

Where to Find Galianthe dichotoma

Galianthe dichotoma can be found in Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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-85522: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' 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.