Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
917489

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillies & Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 1: 141 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916824



Common Names

  • Colliguaja salicifolia
  • Salicifolia Colliguaja
  • Salicifolia Chilean Wine Palm


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Description

Colliguaja salicifolia (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 salicifolia 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 salicifolia is a small, white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colliguaja salicifolia is an evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires regular pruning.

Where to Find Colliguaja salicifolia

Colliguaja salicifolia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-46213: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.