Garrya veatchii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Garryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
veatchii
ID:
428995
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kellogg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 5: 40 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428327
Common Names
- Garrya veatchii
- Veatchii Garrya
- Veatch's Garrya
Searching for Garrya veatchii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Garrya veatchii (also called Veatch's 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 veatchii is used for making wreaths and garlands, as well as for ornamental purposes in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Garrya veatchii are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons and a single stem.
Searching for Garrya veatchii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Garrya veatchii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to western North America. It is usually found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Garrya veatchii
Garrya veatchii is native to the western United States. It is commonly found in dry, open forests and along rocky slopes.
Garrya veatchii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garrya veatchii?
Garrya veatchii
What is the common name of Garrya veatchii?
Veatch's Garrya
What type of plant is Garrya veatchii?
Evergreen shrub
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
Albert Kellogg (1813-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kellogg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30004789-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.