Tiquilia galapagoa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galapagoa
ID:
1216691
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.T.Howell) A.T.Richardson
Source:
tro
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 79: 563 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216029
Common Names
- Tiquilia Galapagoa
- Galapagoa Tiquilia
- Galapagos Tiquilia
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Tiquilia galapagoa (also called Galapagos Tiquilia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with stems that are up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Galapagos Islands and is found in rocky places, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tiquilia galapagoa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat skin issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tiquilia galapagoa has small white flowers with yellow throats and 5 petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval leaves with serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tiquilia galapagoa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Tiquilia galapagoa
Tiquilia galapagoa is native to the Galapagos Islands and can be found in the western parts of the islands.
Tiquilia galapagoa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tiquilia galapagoa?
Tiquilia galapagoa
What is the common name of Tiquilia galapagoa?
Galapagos Tiquilia
What is the natural habitat of Tiquilia galapagoa?
It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows in the Galapagos Islands
Species in the Tiquilia genus
Tiquilia litoralis, Tiquilia canescens, Tiquilia conspicua, Tiquilia cuspidata, Tiquilia elongata, Tiquilia ferreyrae, Tiquilia gossypina, Tiquilia grandiflora, Tiquilia greggii, Tiquilia hispidissima, Tiquilia hunteri, Tiquilia latior, Tiquilia mexicana, Tiquilia palmeri, Tiquilia paronychioides, Tiquilia plicata, Tiquilia simulans, Tiquilia tacnensis, Tiquilia turneri, Tiquilia dichotoma, Tiquilia tuberculata, Tiquilia atacamensis, Tiquilia nuttallii, Tiquilia nesiotica, Tiquilia darwinii, Tiquilia fusca, Tiquilia galapagoa, Tiquilia purpusii,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4003068: Based on the initial data import
John Thomas Howell (1903-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Howell' in the authors string.
Alfred Thomas Richardson (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.T.Richardson' in the authors string.