Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
marginata
ID:
968766

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Garay) Dressler & Christenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 3: 222 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968104

Common Names

  • Galeottia marginata
  • Marginata Galeottia
  • Galeottia Marginata

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Description

Galeottia marginata (also called Margined Hemp-nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has green leaves with white margins and small white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Galeottia marginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is a great addition to any landscape, as it has a very attractive foliage and is very low maintenance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galeottia marginata has large, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galeottia marginata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Galeottia marginata

Galeottia marginata is native to Peru and is found in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-85485: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.