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
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.
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 Galeottia genus
Galeottia acuminata,
Galeottia antioquiana,
Galeottia burkei,
Galeottia ciliata,
Galeottia colombiana,
Galeottia fimbriata,
Galeottia grandiflora,
Galeottia jorisiana,
Galeottia marginata,
Galeottia negrensis,
Galeottia peruviana,
Galeottia prainiana,
Galeottia fimbriata,
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,