Guarea zarceroensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Coronado
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 466 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507354
Common Names
- Guarea zarceroensis
- Zarcero Guarea
- Zarcero Guarea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guarea zarceroensis (also called Zarcero guarea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Meliaceae family. It is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico, and grows in grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Guarea zarceroensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guarea zarceroensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guarea zarceroensis is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Germination can take up to a month.
Where to Find Guarea zarceroensis
Guarea zarceroensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Guarea zarceroensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guarea zarceroensis?
Guarea zarceroensis
What is the natural habitat of Guarea zarceroensis?
It is found in tropical rainforests in Costa Rica.
What are the characteristics of Guarea zarceroensis?
It is an evergreen tree with white flowers and a smooth, gray bark.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2604560: Based on the initial data import
Indiana M. Coronado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coronado' in the authors string.