Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Ptychomniales
Species:
setigera
ID:
1173617

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


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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.

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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 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

William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145828: Based on data supplied by Bryonames