Garrya wrightii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Garryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
429004
Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Pacif. Railr. Rep. Whipple, Bot. 4(5; 4): 136 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428336
Common Names
- Garrya wrightii
- Wrightii Garrya
- Wright's Garrya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Garrya wrightii (also called Wright'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 wrightii 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 flower of Garrya wrightii is yellow in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small leaves.
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Garrya wrightii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but will require more frequent watering. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Garrya wrightii
Garrya wrightii is native to the western United States. It is commonly found in dry, open forests and along rocky slopes.
Garrya wrightii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garrya wrightii?
Garrya wrightii
What is the common name of Garrya wrightii?
Wright's Garrya
What type of plant is Garrya wrightii?
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
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:107506-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.