Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Ptychomniales
Species:
powellii
ID:
1173608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 10: 169 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172946

Common Names

  • Garovaglia powellii
  • Powellii Garovaglia
  • Garovaglia Powellii

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Description

Garovaglia powellii (also called 'Powell's Garovaglia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in open and disturbed habitats, including roadsides, pastures, and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Garovaglia powellii 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 powellii sub. densifolia (Thwaites & Mitt.) During
Garovaglia powellii var. halaekalae (Broth.) During
Garovaglia powellii sub. obtusata (E.B. Bartram) During
Garovaglia powellii var. planomarginata (Dixon) During
Garovaglia powellii var. muelleri (Hampe) During
Garovaglia powellii var. brevicuspidata (E.B. Bartram) During
Garovaglia powellii var. brevifolia (E.B. Bartram) During
Garovaglia powellii var. tahitensis (Besch. ex Schimp.) During

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garovaglia powellii has white flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are brown and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garovaglia powellii is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Garovaglia powellii

Garovaglia powellii is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela.

Garovaglia powellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garovaglia powellii?

Garovaglia powellii

What is the common name of Garovaglia powellii?

Garovaglia powellii

Where is Garovaglia powellii found?

South America

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145816: Based on data supplied by Bryonames