Krw. Hammett et Bg. Murray, ON THE POLYPLOID ORIGIN OF GALTONIA MOONBEAM, New Zealand journal of crop and horticultural science, 21(3), 1993, pp. 279-281
Galtonia 'Moonbeam' is shown to be a tetraploid. Details of the chromo
some number and karyotype are presented in comparison with those of Ga
ltonia candicans (Baker) Decne. The significance of increased ploidy l
evel is discussed and contrasted with increased ploidy levels reported
in other bulbous ornamental plants.