Status:
valid
Authors:
Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 13: 314 1873
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172902
Uses & Benefits
Garovaglia compressa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Garovaglia compressa var. lepidopiloides (Broth.) During
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Garovaglia compressa has yellow flowers with six petals and six stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Where to Find Garovaglia compressa
Garovaglia compressa can be found in wetland habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Garovaglia compressa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garovaglia compressa?
Garovaglia compressa
What type of plant is Garovaglia compressa?
A shrub
Where is Garovaglia compressa native to?
New Caledonia
Species in the Garovaglia genus
Garovaglia binsteadii,
Garovaglia brassii,
Garovaglia crispata,
Garovaglia eberhardtii,
Garovaglia robbinsii,
Garovaglia zantenii,
Garovaglia angustifolia,
Garovaglia aristata,
Garovaglia baeuerlenii,
Garovaglia compressa,
Garovaglia crispa,
Garovaglia elegans,
Garovaglia luzonensis,
Garovaglia plicata,
Garovaglia plumosa,
Garovaglia powellii,
Garovaglia setigera,
Garovaglia subelegans,
Garovaglia tortifolia,
Garovaglia mujuensis,
Species in the Ptychomniaceae family
Cladomnion ericoides,
Cladomniopsis crenato-obtusa,
Dichelodontium nitidum,
Endotrichellopsis laevifolia,
Euptychium piliferum,
Euptychium cuspidatum,
Euptychium dumosum,
Euptychium mucronatum,
Euptychium pungens,
Euptychium robustum,
Euptychium vitiense,
Garovaglia binsteadii,
Garovaglia brassii,
Garovaglia crispata,
Garovaglia eberhardtii,
Garovaglia robbinsii,
Garovaglia zantenii,
Garovaglia angustifolia,
Garovaglia aristata,
Garovaglia baeuerlenii,
Garovaglia compressa,
Garovaglia crispa,
Garovaglia elegans,
Garovaglia luzonensis,
Garovaglia plicata,
Garovaglia plumosa,
Garovaglia powellii,
Garovaglia setigera,
Garovaglia subelegans,
Garovaglia tortifolia,
Garovaglia mujuensis,
Glyphothecium sciuroides,
Hampeella alaris,
Hampeella pallens,
Hampeella concavifolia,
Ombronesus chilensis,
Ptychomniella ptychocarpon,
Ptychomnion aciculare,
Ptychomnion cygnisetum,
Ptychomnion densifolium,
Ptychomnion falcatulum,
Tetraphidopsis pusilla,
Glyphotheciopsis gracilis,