Garrya laurifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Garryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laurifolia
ID:
428944
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 14 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428276
Common Names
- Garrya laurifolia
- Laurel-leaved Silktassel
- Silktassel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Garrya laurifolia (also called 'Laurelleaf Silk Tassel', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western United States. It has small, leathery, evergreen leaves and produces small, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in dry chaparral and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Garrya laurifolia is used for making wreaths and garlands, as well as for ornamental purposes in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Garrya laurifolia sub. macrophylla (Benth.) DahlingGarrya laurifolia sub. quichensis (Donn.Sm.) Dahling
Garrya laurifolia sub. racemosa (Ramírez) Dahling
Garrya laurifolia sub. laurifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Garrya laurifolia has small, greenish-white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, round and black. Seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Garrya laurifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering.
Where to Find Garrya laurifolia
Garrya laurifolia is native to the temperate regions of North and Central America.
Garrya laurifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garrya laurifolia?
Garrya laurifolia
What is the common name of Garrya laurifolia?
Laurel-leaved Garrya
What is the natural habitat of Garrya laurifolia?
Forests of North America
Species in the Garrya genus
Garrya buxifolia, Garrya corvorum, Garrya elliptica, Garrya fadyenii, Garrya flavescens, Garrya fremontii, Garrya glaberrima, Garrya goldmanii, Garrya grisea, Garrya laurifolia, Garrya lindheimeri, Garrya longifolia, Garrya ovata, Garrya salicifolia, Garrya veatchii, Garrya wrightii, Garrya mexicana,
Species in the Garryaceae family
Aucuba albopunctifolia, Aucuba chinensis, Aucuba chlorascens, Aucuba confertiflora, Aucuba eriobotryifolia, Aucuba filicauda, Aucuba himalaica, Aucuba japonica, Aucuba obcordata, Aucuba robusta, Garrya buxifolia, Garrya corvorum, Garrya elliptica, Garrya fadyenii, Garrya flavescens, Garrya fremontii, Garrya glaberrima, Garrya goldmanii, Garrya grisea, Garrya laurifolia, Garrya lindheimeri, Garrya longifolia, Garrya ovata, Garrya salicifolia, Garrya veatchii, Garrya wrightii, Garrya mexicana,
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Karl Theodor Hartweg (1812-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30107028-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.