Guilandina bonduc - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bonduc
ID:
1416575
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 381 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429040
Common Names
- Bonduc Guilandina
- Bonduc Guilandin
- Bonduc Guilandinas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guilandina bonduc (also called Grey Nicker, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 meters in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Guilandina bonduc is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guilandina bonduc has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and seedlings with short, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guilandina bonduc is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a rock garden or in a container. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.
Where to Find Guilandina bonduc
Guilandina bonduc is native to tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Guilandina bonduc FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guilandina bonduc?
Guilandina bonduc
What type of plant is Guilandina bonduc?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Guilandina bonduc found?
It is native to Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent
Species in the Guilandina genus
Guilandina glaucophylla, Guilandina intermedia, Guilandina major, Guilandina ciliata, Guilandina barkeriana, Guilandina caymanensis, Guilandina ciliata, Guilandina culebrae, Guilandina portoricensis, Guilandina sphaerosperma, Guilandina wrightiana, Guilandina bonduc, Guilandina delphinensis, Guilandina minax, Guilandina murifructa, Guilandina robusta, Guilandina solomonensis, Guilandina volkensii, Guilandina urophylla,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:114706-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Guilandina bonduc L.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.