Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exaristata
ID:
873401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gould

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 27: 558 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872736

Common Names

  • Garnotia Exaristata
  • Exaristata
  • Garnotia

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Description

Garnotia exaristata (also called 'Garnotia exaristata', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a small shrub with linear-lanceolate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Garnotia exaristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garnotia exaristata has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garnotia exaristata is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be pruned to maintain a neat shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Garnotia exaristata

Garnotia exaristata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Garnotia exaristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garnotia exaristata?

Garnotia exaristata

What is the common name of Garnotia exaristata?

Exaristate Garnotia

What is the family of Garnotia exaristata?

Poaceae

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Frank Walton Gould (1913-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gould' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403846-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].