Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
equisetoides
ID:
968807

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) E.L.Cabral

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 27: 242 (1991 publ. 1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968145

Common Names

  • Galianthe equisetoides
  • Equisetoides Galianthe
  • Galianthe Equisetoides

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Description

Galianthe equisetoides (also called Equisetoid 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 equisetoides 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 equisetoides 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 equisetoides is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central and South America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes or through seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Galianthe equisetoides

Galianthe equisetoides 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-85524: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
Elsa Leonor Cabral (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Cabral' in the authors string.