Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
guineensis
ID:
417876

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Schriften Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 10: 55 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417208



Common Names

  • Usteria
  • Usteria Guineensis
  • Guinean Usteria


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Description

Usteria guineensis (also called Guinea Usteria, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Africa, and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats. It has small greenish-white flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Usteria guineensis is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Usteria guineensis has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Usteria guineensis is a perennial herb native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant. It can also tolerate light frost. Propagation can be done by seed or by taking cuttings from the stem tips.

Where to Find Usteria guineensis

Usteria guineensis is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Usteria guineensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Usteria guineensis?

Usteria guineensis

What is the common name of Usteria guineensis?

Guinea Usteria

What is the natural habitat of Usteria guineensis?

It is native to West Africa

Species in the Usteria genus

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

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