Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
graciliflora
ID:
711390

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex J.A.Schmidt) Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Wrightia iv. 81 (1968).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710723



Common Names

  • Guapira Graciliflora
  • Gracile-Flowered Guapira
  • Gracile-Flowered Tree-Cactus


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Synonyms

  • Pisonia graciliflora Mart. ex J.A.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Torrubia graciliflora Standl. [unknown]

Description

Guapira graciliflora (also called Slender-flowered Guapira, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Guapira graciliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: white, star-shaped, with 6 petals. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guapira graciliflora is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is moderately salt-tolerant. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.

Where to Find Guapira graciliflora

Guapira graciliflora can be found in the Caribbean region of Colombia and Venezuela.

Guapira graciliflora FAQ

What are the common names of Guapira graciliflora?

Common names of Guapira graciliflora include Caribbean rosewood and Caribbean laurel.

What is the natural habitat of Guapira graciliflora?

Guapira graciliflora is native to the Caribbean islands and Central America.

What is the growth rate of Guapira graciliflora?

The growth rate of Guapira graciliflora is slow to moderate.

Species in the Guapira genus

Guapira acuminata, Guapira amacurensis, Guapira asperula, Guapira bolivarensis, Guapira boliviana, Guapira brevipetiolata, Guapira cafferana, Guapira cajalbanensis, Guapira campestris, Guapira clarensis, Guapira combretiflora, Guapira costaricana, Guapira cuspidata, Guapira discolor, Guapira domingensis, Guapira eggersiana, Guapira ferruginea, Guapira fragrans, Guapira glabriflora, Guapira globosa, Guapira graciliflora, Guapira guianensis, Guapira harrisiana, Guapira hasslerana, Guapira hirsuta, Guapira hoehnei, Guapira insularis, Guapira kanukuensis, Guapira laxiflora, Guapira leonis, Guapira ligustrifolia, Guapira loefgrenii, Guapira longicuspis, Guapira luteovirens, Guapira marcano-bertii, Guapira microphylla, Guapira myrtiflora, Guapira neblinensis, Guapira noxia, Guapira obtusata, Guapira obtusiloba, Guapira ophiticola, Guapira opposita, Guapira pacurero, Guapira paraguayensis, Guapira parvifolia, Guapira peninsularis, Guapira pernambucensis, Guapira petenensis, Guapira potosina,

Species in the Nyctaginaceae family

Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2833856: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Johann Anton Schmidt (1823-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Schmidt' in the authors string.
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.