Garciadelia abbottii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abbottii
ID:
922326
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jestrow & Jiménez Rodr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 1811 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921661
Common Names
- Garciadelia abbottii
- Abbottii Garciadelia
- Abbottii Leatherleaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Garciadelia abbottii (also called 'Abbott's Garciadelia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Garciadelia abbottii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Garciadelia abbottii has white, fragrant flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Garciadelia abbottii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Garciadelia abbottii
Garciadelia abbottii is native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico.
Species in the Garciadelia genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467256: Based on the initial data import
Francisco Jiménez Rodríguez (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jiménez Rodr.' in the authors string.
Brett Jestrow: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jestrow' in the authors string.