Guilandina ciliata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
187397
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wikstr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 431. 1825
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186726
Common Names
- Guilandina ciliata
- Coral Bean
- Coral Blackeye
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guilandina ciliata (also called Guilândia-ciliada, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It typically grows in moist forests, and can reach heights of up to 15 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Guilandina ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guilandina ciliata has yellow flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are brown, flat, and about 2 mm long. The seedlings are slender, with two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
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Guilandina ciliata is a fast-growing, small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It is propagated by seeds, which should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established. Once established, the tree is drought-tolerant and can withstand some frost. Pruning should be done regularly to maintain the desired shape.
Where to Find Guilandina ciliata
Guilandina ciliata is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Guilandina ciliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guilandina ciliata?
Guilandina ciliata
What is the common name of Guilandina ciliata?
Ciliata
What is the family of Guilandina ciliata?
Fabaceae
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
Johan Emanuel Wikström (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wikstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:114710-2: Based on the initial data import