Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
1327861

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gleason) Sothers & Prance

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 172: 183 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340315



Common Names

  • Gaulettia canescens
  • Canescens gaulettia
  • Canescens' gaulettia


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Description

Gaulettia canescens (also called Canescent Gaulettia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub found in the Amazon rainforest. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, and is typically found in lowland tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Gaulettia canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaulettia canescens has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaulettia canescens is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune regularly to maintain the desired shape.

Where to Find Gaulettia canescens

Gaulettia canescens can be found in the Caribbean region, including Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.

Gaulettia canescens FAQ

What are the common names of Gaulettia canescens?

Gaulettia canescens is commonly known as Canescent Gaulettia.

What is the habitat of Gaulettia canescens?

Gaulettia canescens is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

What are the characteristics of Gaulettia canescens?

Gaulettia canescens is a small tree that grows up to 10 meters in height and has rough, scaly bark.

Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family

Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,

References

Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.
Cynthia Sothers (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sothers' in the authors string.