Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 208 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326505
Common Names
- Trachoma guamense
- Guam Trachoma
- Guamanian Trachoma
Description
Trachoma guamense (also called Guam Trachoma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Guam and the Marianas Islands. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It grows in humid forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Trachoma guamense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trachoma guamense is a small, yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, bright green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trachoma guamense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Trachoma guamense
Trachoma guamense can be found in Guam.
Trachoma guamense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trachoma guamense?
Trachoma guamense
What type of plant is Trachoma guamense?
Tree
Where does Trachoma guamense grow?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
Species in the Trachoma genus
Trachoma brevirhachis,
Trachoma celebicum,
Trachoma coarctatum,
Trachoma guamense,
Trachoma papuanum,
Trachoma speciosum,
Trachoma stellatum,
Trachoma sarcochiloides,
Trachoma binchinae,
Trachoma candida,
Trachoma gamma,
Trachoma latriniformis,
Trachoma minuta,
Trachoma phillipsii,
Trachoma rumphii,
Trachoma sinapicolor,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,