Garrya elliptica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Garryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
428926
Status:
valid
Authors:
Douglas ex Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 20: t. 1686 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428258
Common Names
- Garrya elliptica
- Coast Silktassel
- Silktassel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Garrya elliptica (also called 'Coast Silk Tassel', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western United States. It has small, leathery, evergreen leaves and produces small, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in dry chaparral and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Garrya elliptica is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Garrya elliptica has small, greenish-white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, round and black. Seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Garrya elliptica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering.
Where to Find Garrya elliptica
Garrya elliptica is native to the temperate regions of North and Central America.
Garrya elliptica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garrya elliptica?
Garrya elliptica
What type of plant is Garrya elliptica?
Tree
Where is Garrya elliptica found?
Africa
Species in the Garrya genus
Garrya buxifolia, Garrya corvorum, Garrya elliptica, Garrya fadyenii, Garrya flavescens, Garrya fremontii, Garrya glaberrima, Garrya goldmanii, Garrya grisea, Garrya laurifolia, Garrya lindheimeri, Garrya longifolia, Garrya ovata, Garrya salicifolia, Garrya veatchii, Garrya wrightii, Garrya mexicana,
Species in the Garryaceae family
Aucuba albopunctifolia, Aucuba chinensis, Aucuba chlorascens, Aucuba confertiflora, Aucuba eriobotryifolia, Aucuba filicauda, Aucuba himalaica, Aucuba japonica, Aucuba obcordata, Aucuba robusta, Garrya buxifolia, Garrya corvorum, Garrya elliptica, Garrya fadyenii, Garrya flavescens, Garrya fremontii, Garrya glaberrima, Garrya goldmanii, Garrya grisea, Garrya laurifolia, Garrya lindheimeri, Garrya longifolia, Garrya ovata, Garrya salicifolia, Garrya veatchii, Garrya wrightii, Garrya mexicana,
References
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271782-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.