Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Species:
guianensis
ID:
654148

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6): 114 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653480



Common Names

  • Guianensis Doliocarpus
  • Doliocarpus Guianensis
  • Doliocarpus Bean


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Description

Doliocarpus guianensis (also called Guianan Doliocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests and on the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Doliocarpus guianensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It has medicinal properties and can be used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Doliocarpus guianensis is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Doliocarpus guianensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Doliocarpus guianensis

Doliocarpus guianensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Doliocarpus guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Doliocarpus guianensis?

Doliocarpus guianensis

What is the family of Doliocarpus guianensis?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Doliocarpus guianensis?

Guianan Doliocarpus

Species in the Doliocarpus genus

Doliocarpus leiophyllus, Doliocarpus paucinervis, Doliocarpus schultesianus, Doliocarpus triananus, Doliocarpus amazonicus, Doliocarpus aracaensis, Doliocarpus areolatus, Doliocarpus aureobaccatus, Doliocarpus brevipedicellatus, Doliocarpus carnevaliorum, Doliocarpus chocoensis, Doliocarpus dasyanthus, Doliocarpus dentatus, Doliocarpus dressleri, Doliocarpus elegans, Doliocarpus elliptifolius, Doliocarpus foreroi, Doliocarpus gentryi, Doliocarpus glomeratus, Doliocarpus gracilis, Doliocarpus grandiflorus, Doliocarpus guianensis, Doliocarpus herrerae, Doliocarpus hispidobaccatus, Doliocarpus hispidus, Doliocarpus humboldtianus, Doliocarpus kubitzkii, Doliocarpus lancifolius, Doliocarpus liesneri, Doliocarpus lombardii, Doliocarpus lopez-palacii, Doliocarpus macrocarpus, Doliocarpus magnificus, Doliocarpus major, Doliocarpus multiflorus, Doliocarpus nitidus, Doliocarpus novogranatensis, Doliocarpus olivaceus, Doliocarpus ortegae, Doliocarpus paraensis, Doliocarpus pipolyi, Doliocarpus prancei, Doliocarpus pruskii, Doliocarpus sagolianus, Doliocarpus savannarum, Doliocarpus schottianus, Doliocarpus sellowianus, Doliocarpus sessiliflorus, Doliocarpus spatulifolius, Doliocarpus spraguei,

Species in the Dilleniaceae family

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum, Acrotrema arnottianum, Acrotrema costatum, Acrotrema dissectum, Acrotrema intermedium, Acrotrema lanceolatum, Acrotrema lyratum, Acrotrema thwaitesii, Acrotrema uniflorum, Acrotrema walkeri, Curatella americana, Davilla bahiana, Davilla bilobata, Davilla neei, Davilla alata, Davilla angustifolia, Davilla aspera, Davilla cearensis, Davilla cuatrecasasii, Davilla cuspidulata, Davilla elliptica, Davilla flexuosa, Davilla glabrata, Davilla glaziovii, Davilla grandiflora, Davilla kubitzkii, Davilla kunthii, Davilla lacunosa, Davilla latifolia, Davilla macrocarpa, Davilla morii, Davilla nitida, Davilla papyracea, Davilla pedicellaris, Davilla rugosa, Davilla sellowiana, Davilla steyermarkii, Davilla strigosa, Davilla aymardii, Davilla minutifolia, Davilla sessilifolia, Davilla lanosa, Davilla hirsuticarpa, Didesmandra aspera, Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2774726: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.