Status:
valid
Authors:
Bär
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 68: 437 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970682
Common Names
- Galopina crocyllioides
- Crocyllioides Galopina
- Crocyllioid Galopina
Description
Galopina crocyllioides (also called Crocyllioides Galopina, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It grows in moist, sandy soils, typically in open woods, thickets and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Galopina crocyllioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white flowers with 4 petals, in clusters of 2-4. Seed: small, dark brown, oval-shaped. Seedlings: small, oval-shaped leaves, with a hairy surface.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galopina crocyllioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is also deer resistant.
Where to Find Galopina crocyllioides
Galopina crocyllioides is native to the Mediterranean region, where it can be found in the mountains of Italy, France, and Spain.
Species in the Galopina 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,