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
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.
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 Garovaglia genus
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,
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,