Guazuma longipedicellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Freytag
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Ceiba 1: 212 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711637
Common Names
- Guazuma longipedicellata
- Long-stalked Guazuma
- Long-stalked Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guazuma longipedicellata (also called Long-stalked guazuma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Guazuma longipedicellata is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guazuma longipedicellata is white and tubular in shape, with a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guazuma longipedicellata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Guazuma longipedicellata
Guazuma longipedicellata is native to Central and South America.
Guazuma longipedicellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guazuma longipedicellata?
Guazuma longipedicellata
What is the common name of Guazuma longipedicellata?
Long-pediceled guazuma
What is the natural habitat of Guazuma longipedicellata?
Tropical forests in Costa Rica and Panama
Species in the Guazuma genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2834699: Based on the initial data import
George F. Freytag: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freytag' in the authors string.