Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sechellensis
ID:
873492

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb. & Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 394 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872827

Common Names

  • Garnotia Sechellensis
  • Sechellensis
  • Garnotia

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Description

Garnotia sechellensis (also called 'Garnotia sechellensis', 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 Seychelles and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Garnotia sechellensis 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 sechellensis has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garnotia sechellensis is a perennial grass native to the Seychelles Islands. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but division of the clumps can also be done. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in areas with low rainfall.

Where to Find Garnotia sechellensis

Garnotia sechellensis can be found in the Seychelles Islands.

Garnotia sechellensis FAQ

What is the common name of Garnotia sechellensis?

Seychelles Garnotia

What is the natural habitat of Garnotia sechellensis?

It is found in the Philippines, in lowland and montane forests.

What is the conservation status of Garnotia sechellensis?

It is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

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

Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403897-1: 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].