Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Nee & Gomes-Costa
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 208: 298 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342569
Common Names
- Gurania jeffreyi
- Jeffreyi Gurania
- Gurania
Description
Gurania jeffreyi (also called Gurania Jeffreyi, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry and wet forests. It has long, slender leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gurania jeffreyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a medicinal remedy for skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gurania jeffreyi has small, yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gurania jeffreyi is a tropical perennial that is propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Gurania jeffreyi
Gurania jeffreyi is native to Colombia.
Gurania jeffreyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gurania jeffreyi?
Gurania jeffreyi
What is the common name of Gurania jeffreyi?
Jeffrey's gurania
What is the family of Gurania jeffreyi?
Cucurbitaceae
Species in the Gurania genus
Gurania acuminata,
Gurania bignoniacea,
Gurania brevipedunculata,
Gurania candolleana,
Gurania capitata,
Gurania cinerea,
Gurania cogniauxiana,
Gurania crinita,
Gurania eriantha,
Gurania gracilis,
Gurania guentheri,
Gurania huberi,
Gurania huebneri,
Gurania insolita,
Gurania lignosa,
Gurania lobata,
Gurania longiflora,
Gurania longipetala,
Gurania makoyana,
Gurania malacophylla,
Gurania nigrescens,
Gurania ovata,
Gurania oxyphylla,
Gurania paulista,
Gurania pedata,
Gurania pseudospinulosa,
Gurania pycnocephala,
Gurania reticulata,
Gurania rhizantha,
Gurania robusta,
Gurania rufipila,
Gurania sellowiana,
Gurania simplicifolia,
Gurania sinuata,
Gurania smithii,
Gurania spruceana,
Gurania suberosa,
Gurania subumbellata,
Gurania trialata,
Gurania tricuspidata,
Gurania tubulosa,
Gurania vaupesana,
Gurania velutina,
Gurania villosa,
Gurania wawrae,
Gurania neei,
Gurania calathina,
Gurania jeffreyi,
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia,
Acanthosicyos horridus,
Actinostemma lobatum,
Actinostemma parvifolium,
Actinostemma tenerum,
Alsomitra macrocarpa,
Ampelosicyos humblotii,
Ampelosicyos major,
Ampelosicyos meridionalis,
Ampelosicyos scandens,
Ampelosicyos bosseri,
Ampelosicyos leandrii,
Ampelosycios meridionalis,
Ampelosycios scandens,
Apodanthera anatuyana,
Apodanthera argentea,
Apodanthera aspera,
Apodanthera biflora,
Apodanthera bradei,
Apodanthera cinerea,
Apodanthera eriocalyx,
Apodanthera fasciculata,
Apodanthera ferreyrana,
Apodanthera glaziovii,
Apodanthera hindii,
Apodanthera hirtella,
Apodanthera laciniosa,
Apodanthera linearis,
Apodanthera mandonii,
Apodanthera mathewsii,
Apodanthera palmeri,
Apodanthera sagittifolia,
Apodanthera smilacifolia,
Apodanthera succulenta,
Apodanthera tumbeziana,
Apodanthera ulei,
Apodanthera undulata,
Apodanthera villosa,
Apodanthera weberbaueri,
Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Austrobryonia argillicola,
Austrobryonia centralis,
Austrobryonia micrantha,
Austrobryonia pilbarensis,
Baijiania borneensis,
Baijiania taiwaniana,
Baijiania decipiens,
Baijiania smitinandii,
Bambekea racemosa,
Bayabusua clarkei,