Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
garcinii
ID:
119274

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


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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.

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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,

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