Garrya ovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Garryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
428964
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 14 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428296
Common Names
- Garrya ovata
- Ovate Silktassel
- Silktassel
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- Garrya ovata ovata [unknown]
Description
Garrya ovata (also called Mountain Leatherwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Garryaceae. It is native to western North America, from Oregon to Baja California, where it grows in chaparral, oak woodlands, and other dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Garrya ovata has been used medicinally for treating headaches, fever, and digestive issues. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Garrya ovata 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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Garrya ovata is a small shrub, usually growing up to about 1 m in height. It is native to the Society Islands, including Tahiti, Moorea, and Ovata. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Garrya ovata
Garrya ovata can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including the coasts of Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Garrya ovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garrya ovata?
Garrya ovata
What are the common names of Garrya ovata?
Silk tassel, Silk tassel bush
What is the growth habit of Garrya ovata?
It is an evergreen shrub with an upright habit.
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271798-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.