Galiniera myrtoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Homolle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 92: 261 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968177
Common Names
- Galiniera myrtoides
- Myrtoides Galiniera
- Galiniera
Searching for Galiniera myrtoides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galiniera myrtoides (also called Galiniera myrtifolia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Galiniera myrtoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Galiniera myrtoides is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Searching for Galiniera myrtoides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galiniera myrtoides 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 Galiniera myrtoides
Galiniera myrtoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, as well as parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Species in the Galiniera genus
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-85555: Based on the initial data import
Anne-Marie Homolle (1905-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Homolle' in the authors string.