Guilandina portoricensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
portoricensis
ID:
1050264
Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Sci. Surv. Porto Rico & Virgin Islands5: 380 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049602
Common Names
- Guilandina portoricensis
- Portoricensis
- Portoricensis Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guilandina portoricensis (also called Puerto Rican Guilandina, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Caribbean region. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, and is characterized by its small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Guilandina portoricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guilandina portoricensis is a white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, oblong, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
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Guilandina portoricensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Guilandina portoricensis
Guilandina portoricensis is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It can be found in the wild in these areas, as well as in nurseries and garden centers.
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
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:114723-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Guilandina portoricensis Britton & P.Wilson: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.