Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palustris
ID:
1414493

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
PeerJ 5(e4012): 9 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426958

Common Names

  • Galianthe palustris
  • Marsh Galianthe
  • Marsh-Galianthe

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Description

Galianthe palustris (also called 'Marsh Galianthe', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical Americas. It is an evergreen, terrestrial plant with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 60 cm long. It is found in tropical rainforest, cloud forest, and montane forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Galianthe palustris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Galianthe palustris is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galianthe palustris is a low-growing, evergreen fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or by spores.

Where to Find Galianthe palustris

Galianthe palustris is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in wetland habitats.

Galianthe palustris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galianthe palustris?

Galianthe palustris

What is the common name of Galianthe palustris?

Marsh galianthe

Where is Galianthe palustris native to?

Galianthe palustris is native to Russia.

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

IPNI record: 77166461-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001427970
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.
Andrea A. Cabaña Fader: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabaña Fader' in the authors string.