Status:
valid
Authors:
J.T.Howell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 3: 153 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129585
Common Names
- Guadalupensis Baeriopsis
- Guadalupe Brickellbush
- Guadalupe Brickellia
Description
Baeriopsis guadalupensis (also called Guadalupe palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a single slender trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Baeriopsis guadalupensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baeriopsis guadalupensis has yellow flowers with white centers, small, black seeds, and seedlings that have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baeriopsis guadalupensis is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Baeriopsis guadalupensis
Baeriopsis guadalupensis is found in the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala.
Baeriopsis guadalupensis FAQ
What are the common names of Baeriopsis guadalupensis?
Common names of Baeriopsis guadalupensis include Guadalupe baeriopsis and Guadalupe baeriopsis.
What is the growth habit of Baeriopsis guadalupensis?
Baeriopsis guadalupensis is an erect, perennial herb with a branching growth habit.
What is the flowering period of Baeriopsis guadalupensis?
Baeriopsis guadalupensis typically flowers from June to August.
Species in the Baeriopsis genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,