Status:
valid
Authors:
Schweinf. ex Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 4: 1199 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397629
Common Names
- Podonosma galalense
- Galal Podonosma
- Red-Stemmed Podonosma
Description
Podonosma galalense (also called 'Galal Podonosma', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and along streams and rivers. It has a rosette of lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Podonosma galalense is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive, bright green foliage and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podonosma galalense has yellow flowers with red centers, and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podonosma galalense is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or division.
Where to Find Podonosma galalense
Podonosma galalense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.
Podonosma galalense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podonosma galalense?
Podonosma galalense
What is the common name of Podonosma galalense?
Galal's Podonosma
What type of plant is Podonosma galalense?
Perennial Flower
Species in the Podonosma genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
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Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,