Garnotia foliosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Swallen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 31: 142 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872739
Common Names
- Garnotia Foliosa
- Foliosa
- Garnotia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Garnotia foliosa (also called 'Garnotia foliosa', 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 foliosa 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 foliosa has white flowers with yellow anthers and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Garnotia foliosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, bright location until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Garnotia foliosa
Garnotia foliosa can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Garnotia foliosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garnotia foliosa?
Garnotia foliosa
What is the common name of Garnotia foliosa?
Foliose Garnotia
What is the family of Garnotia foliosa?
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
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403849-1: 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].