Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth. & Geh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Oefvers. Förh. Finska Vetensk.-Soc. 42: 105 1900
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172961
Common Names
- Garovaglia subelegans
- Subelegans Garovaglia
- Garovaglia Subelegans
Description
Garovaglia subelegans (also called 'Elegant Garovaglia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has narrow, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Garovaglia subelegans 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Garovaglia subelegans has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Where to Find Garovaglia subelegans
Garovaglia subelegans is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela.
Garovaglia subelegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garovaglia subelegans?
Garovaglia subelegans
What is the common name of Garovaglia subelegans?
Garovaglia subelegans
Where is Garovaglia subelegans found?
Central America
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,