Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
odorifera
ID:
917478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molina

Source:
wcs

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Sag. Stor. Nat. Chili : 158, 354 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916813



Common Names

  • Colliguaja odorifera
  • Odorifera Colliguaja
  • Odorifera Chilean Wine Palm


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Description

Colliguaja odorifera (also called Chilean Guava, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Chile. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Colliguaja odorifera is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Colliguaja odorifera is a small, white, fragrant flower with a yellow center. Its seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colliguaja odorifera is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Colliguaja odorifera

Colliguaja odorifera is native to the Andean region of South America and can be found in the countries of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

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