Garrya flavescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Garryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
428934
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Amer. Naturalist 7: 301 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428266
Common Names
- Garrya flavescens
- Yellow Silktassel
- Silktassel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Garrya flavescens flavescens [unknown]
- Garrya flavescens flavescens [unknown]
Description
Garrya flavescens (also called 'Yellow 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 flavescens is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Garrya flavescens 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 flavescens 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 flavescens
Garrya flavescens is native to the temperate regions of North and Central America.
Garrya flavescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garrya flavescens?
Garrya flavescens
What type of plant is Garrya flavescens?
Tree
Where is Garrya flavescens 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
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30076261-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.