Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S. Williams
Source:
tro
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 8(31): 353 1914
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172928
Common Names
- Garovaglia luzonensis
- Luzonensis Garovaglia
- Garovaglia Luzonensis
Description
Garovaglia luzonensis (also called 'Luzon Garovaglia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Philippines. It has narrow, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Garovaglia luzonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a food source for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Garovaglia luzonensis var. zwickeyi (E.B. Bartram) During
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Garovaglia luzonensis is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Garovaglia luzonensis is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Garovaglia luzonensis
Garovaglia luzonensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
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,