Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Ptychomniales
Species:
luzonensis
ID:
1173590

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

Robert Statham Williams (1859-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Williams' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145790: Based on data supplied by Bryonames