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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1971
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 303~ fig. 35 (1971)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001678
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Guayania roupalifolia
- Roupalifolia Guayania
- Roupalifolia False Guayania
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Guayania roupalifolia (also called Guayania, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests and dry forests.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Guayania roupalifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a natural dye for fabrics.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Guayania roupalifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Guayania roupalifolia is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Guayania roupalifolia
                        
                            Guayania roupalifolia is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Guayania roupalifolia FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Guayania roupalifolia?
Guayania roupalifolia
What type of plant is Guayania roupalifolia?
Herb
Where is Guayania roupalifolia found?
South America
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Guayania 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,