Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
densa
ID:
712420

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humb. & Bonpl. ex Schult.) Moq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 338 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711753



Common Names

  • Dense Guilleminea
  • Dense-leaved Guilleminea
  • Dense-leaf Guilleminea


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Synonyms

  • Achyranthes conferta Ruiz ex Seub. [unknown]
  • Brayulinea australis Schinz [unknown]
  • Brayulinea densa (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Small [unknown]
  • Gossypianthus australis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Guilleminea australis (Griseb.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Guilleminea illecebroides Kunth [unknown]
  • Guilleminea illecebrum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Illecebrum densum Willd. ex Schult. [unknown]
  • Achyranthes conferta Pav. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Guilleminea densa densa [unknown]

Description

Guilleminea densa (also called Dense Guilleminea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to tropical America and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. It has glossy green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Guilleminea densa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower and for dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guilleminea densa is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, brown, glossy seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guilleminea densa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Guilleminea densa

Guilleminea densa is native to the Caribbean.

Guilleminea densa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guilleminea densa?

Guilleminea densa

What is the common name of Guilleminea densa?

Densa

What is the natural habitat of Guilleminea densa?

Dry open forests and woodlands

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2834933: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.