Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
guilleminiana
ID:
1285377

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) Liede & Meve

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 205 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284715



Common Names

  • Orthosia guilleminiana
  • Guillemin's Orthosia
  • Orthosia guilleminiana


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Description

Orthosia guilleminiana (also called 'Guillemin's Orthosia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of 8-10 m. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic, with a pointed tip. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in savannas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Orthosia guilleminiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Orthosia guilleminiana are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthosia guilleminiana is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers partial shade and can tolerate some sun.

Where to Find Orthosia guilleminiana

Orthosia guilleminiana can be found in the eastern United States, primarily in the states of Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Orthosia guilleminiana FAQ

What is the common name of Orthosia guilleminiana?

Guillemin's Orthosia

What is the natural habitat of Orthosia guilleminiana?

Woodlands, meadows, and fields

What is the scientific name of Orthosia guilleminiana?

Orthosia guilleminiana

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50324877: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.