Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 487 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118603
Common Names
- Garcin's Anvillea
- Garcinia Anvillea
- Anvillea
Description
Anvillea garcinii (also called Garcin's Anvillea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It has dark green foliage and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along the coast.
Uses & Benefits
Anvillea garcinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, colds, and fever.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Anvillea garcinii sub. radiata (Coss. & Durieu) Anderb.
Anvillea garcinii sub. garcinii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anvillea garcinii is a white or pinkish-white, tubular corolla with 5 lobes. The seeds are small, black, and somewhat flattened. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anvillea garcinii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Propagation is best done in spring or summer by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems. The cuttings should be planted in a sandy soil mix and kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Anvillea garcinii
Anvillea garcinii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in France, Italy, and Spain.
Anvillea garcinii FAQ
What is the common name of Anvillea garcinii?
The common name of Anvillea garcinii is Garcin's mallow.
What is the scientific name of Garcin's mallow?
The scientific name of Garcin's mallow is Anvillea garcinii.
What is the natural habitat of Anvillea garcinii?
Anvillea garcinii is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Species in the Anvillea genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,