Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Ptychomniales
Species:
elegans
ID:
1173571

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dozy & Molk.) Hampe ex Bosch & Sande Lac.

Source:
tro

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Jav. 2: 81 1863

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172909


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Uses & Benefits

Garovaglia elegans is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used for erosion control and soil conditioning.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Garovaglia elegans sub. dietrichiae (Müll. Hal.) During
Garovaglia elegans var. graeffeana (Müll. Hal.) During
Garovaglia elegans for. apiculata (E.B. Bartram) During
Garovaglia elegans for. falcifolia (E.B. Bartram) During
Garovaglia elegans for. formosa During
Garovaglia elegans for. latifolia (E.B. Bartram) During
Garovaglia elegans var. musgraveae (Broth.) During
Garovaglia elegans for. perplicata (Broth.) During
Garovaglia elegans var. sinensis Nog.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garovaglia elegans has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with two small, opposite leaves.

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Where to Find Garovaglia elegans

Garovaglia elegans is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Garovaglia elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garovaglia elegans?

Garovaglia elegans

What type of plant is Garovaglia elegans?

A shrub

Where is Garovaglia elegans native to?

New Caledonia

Species in the Ptychomniaceae family

Cladomnion ericoides, Cladomniopsis crenato-obtusa, Dichelodontium nitidum, Endotrichellopsis laevifolia, Euptychium piliferum, Euptychium cuspidatum, Euptychium dumosum, Euptychium mucronatum, Euptychium pungens, Euptychium robustum, Euptychium vitiense, Garovaglia binsteadii, Garovaglia brassii, Garovaglia crispata, Garovaglia eberhardtii, Garovaglia robbinsii, Garovaglia zantenii, Garovaglia angustifolia, Garovaglia aristata, Garovaglia baeuerlenii, Garovaglia compressa, Garovaglia crispa, Garovaglia elegans, Garovaglia luzonensis, Garovaglia plicata, Garovaglia plumosa, Garovaglia powellii, Garovaglia setigera, Garovaglia subelegans, Garovaglia tortifolia, Garovaglia mujuensis, Glyphothecium sciuroides, Hampeella alaris, Hampeella pallens, Hampeella concavifolia, Ombronesus chilensis, Ptychomniella ptychocarpon, Ptychomnion aciculare, Ptychomnion cygnisetum, Ptychomnion densifolium, Ptychomnion falcatulum, Tetraphidopsis pusilla, Glyphotheciopsis gracilis,

References

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
Roelof Benjamin van den Bosch (1810-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosch' in the authors string.
Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
Cornelius Marinus van der Sande Lacoste (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sande Lac.' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145768: Based on data supplied by Bryonames