Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juglandiformis
ID:
711593

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.D.Penn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 28: 301 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710926



Common Names

  • Guarea juglandiformis
  • Juglandiformis Guarea
  • Walnut-Like Guarea


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Description

Guarea juglandiformis (also called Juglandiform guarea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to South America. It has simple, alternate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Guarea juglandiformis is used as a timber tree in its native range. Its wood is used to make furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used in the production of charcoal and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guarea juglandiformis is white, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe, about 1 cm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guarea juglandiformis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Guarea juglandiformis

Guarea juglandiformis is native to tropical West Africa, from Sierra Leone to Gabon.

Guarea juglandiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guarea juglandiformis?

Guarea juglandiformis

What is the family of Guarea juglandiformis?

Meliaceae

What is the natural habitat of Guarea juglandiformis?

Tropical moist forests

Species in the Guarea genus

Guarea aguilarii, Guarea constricta, Guarea corticosa, Guarea gentryi, Guarea inesiana, Guarea macrocalyx, Guarea mexicana, Guarea penningtoniana, Guarea tafae-malekui, Guarea zarceroensis, Guarea fistulosa, Guarea persistens, Guarea subandina, Guarea bijuga, Guarea blanchetii, Guarea bullata, Guarea carapoides, Guarea carinata, Guarea cartaguenya, Guarea casimiriana, Guarea caulobotryis, Guarea cedrata, Guarea chiricana, Guarea cinnamomea, Guarea convergens, Guarea corrugata, Guarea costata, Guarea crispa, Guarea cristata, Guarea donnell-smithii, Guarea ecuadoriensis, Guarea eriorhachis, Guarea fissicalyx, Guarea glabra, Guarea glomerulata, Guarea gomma, Guarea guentheri, Guarea guidonia, Guarea hoffmanniana, Guarea humaitensis, Guarea jamaicensis, Guarea juglandiformis, Guarea kunthiana, Guarea lozanii, Guarea macrophylla, Guarea megantha, Guarea michel-moddei, Guarea pendula, Guarea polymera, Guarea pterorhachis,

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

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