Garnotia raiateensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.W.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 102: 18 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872820
Common Names
- Garnotia Raiateensis
- Raiateensis
- Garnotia
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Garnotia raiateensis (also called 'Garnotia raiateensis', 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 Raiatea in French Polynesia and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Garnotia raiateensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Garnotia raiateensis has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Garnotia raiateensis is a perennial grass that is native to the Raiatea Islands. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be mowed to keep it neat and tidy.
Where to Find Garnotia raiateensis
Garnotia raiateensis can be found in the Raiatea Island in French Polynesia.
Garnotia raiateensis FAQ
What is the common name of Garnotia raiateensis?
Raiatean Garnotia
What is the natural habitat of Garnotia raiateensis?
It is found in the Philippines, in lowland and montane forests.
What is the conservation status of Garnotia raiateensis?
It is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
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
John William Moore (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403890-1: 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].