Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sull.) Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. 396 1873
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172955
Common Names
- Garovaglia setigera
- Setigera Garovaglia
- Garovaglia Setigera
Description
Garovaglia setigera (also called 'Setose Garovaglia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in open and disturbed habitats, including roadsides, pastures, and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Garovaglia setigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Garovaglia setigera sub. austrocaledonica (Besch.) W.R. Buck, C.J. Cox, A.J. Shaw & Goffinet
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Garovaglia setigera 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.
Where to Find Garovaglia setigera
Garovaglia setigera is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela.
Garovaglia setigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garovaglia setigera?
Garovaglia setigera
What is the common name of Garovaglia setigera?
Garovaglia setigera
Where is Garovaglia setigera found?
Polynesia
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,