Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
opposita
ID:
711423

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Reitz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Catar. 1(Nictagin.): 32 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710756

Common Names

  • Guapira opposita
  • Opposita Guapira
  • Opposite-Leaf Guapira

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Description

Guapira opposita (also called Opposite guapira, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to Venezuela and Guyana. It grows in moist forests and savannahs, and can reach up to 10 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Guapira opposita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Guapira opposita var. warmingii (Heimerl) Reitz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guapira opposita has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guapira opposita can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Guapira opposita

Guapira opposita is native to Central America and South America.

Guapira opposita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guapira opposita?

Guapira opposita

What is the common name of Guapira opposita?

Opposite-leaved Guapira

What is the natural habitat of Guapira opposita?

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands

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-2833886: Based on the initial data import
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Raulino Reitz (1919-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reitz' in the authors string.