Garnotia fergusonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trimen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 27: 170 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872737
Common Names
- Garnotia Fergusonii
- Fergusonii
- Garnotia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Garnotia fergusonii (also called 'Garnotia fergusonii', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a small shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Garnotia fergusonii 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 fergusonii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Garnotia fergusonii 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 fergusonii
Garnotia fergusonii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Garnotia fergusonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garnotia fergusonii?
Garnotia fergusonii
What is the common name of Garnotia fergusonii?
Ferguson's Garnotia
What is the family of Garnotia fergusonii?
Poaceae
Species in the Garnotia genus
Garnotia arborum, Garnotia arundinacea, Garnotia cheesemanii, Garnotia courtallensis, Garnotia depressa, Garnotia divergens, Garnotia elata, Garnotia emodi, Garnotia exaristata, Garnotia fergusonii, Garnotia foliosa, Garnotia fuscata, Garnotia gracilis, Garnotia linearis, Garnotia micrantha, Garnotia normanii, Garnotia panicoides, Garnotia patula, Garnotia raiateensis, Garnotia scoparia, Garnotia sechellensis, Garnotia spadicea, Garnotia st-johnii, Garnotia stricta, Garnotia tenella, Garnotia thailandica, Garnotia villosa, Garnotia variyamensis, Garnotia undulata,
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
Henry Trimen (1843-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trimen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403847-1: 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].