Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
guilfoyleiana
ID:
312024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Proença

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 47: 254 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311356



Common Names

  • Guilfoyle's Siphoneugena
  • Siphoneugena guilfoyleiana
  • Siphoneugena


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Description

Siphoneugena guilfoyleiana (also called Guilfoyle's Siphoneugena, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist forests and along streams and rivers, where it can reach heights of up to 6 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Siphoneugena guilfoyleiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Siphoneugena guilfoyleiana are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siphoneugena guilfoyleiana is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in spring and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering during the growing season.

Where to Find Siphoneugena guilfoyleiana

Siphoneugena guilfoyleiana can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Siphoneugena guilfoyleiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siphoneugena guilfoyleiana?

Siphoneugena guilfoyleiana

What is the family of Siphoneugena guilfoyleiana?

Asteraceae

Where does Siphoneugena guilfoyleiana grow?

It is native to Mexico

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

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