Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Palacios
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 82: 36 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509425
Common Names
- Guarea Persistens
- Persistens Guarea
- Guarea Persistens
Description
Guarea persistens (also called Persistent Guarea, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Guarea persistens is a small shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers, and its berries are edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guarea persistens is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, light green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guarea persistens is a perennial tree that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, it is best to take cuttings from the top of the plant and place them in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Guarea persistens
Guarea persistens is found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Guarea persistens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guarea persistens?
Guarea persistens
What is the natural habitat of Guarea persistens?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the flowering period of Guarea persistens?
Spring to summer
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,