Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
1063799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sandwith

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15: 468 (1961 publ. 1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063137



Common Names

  • Whittonia Guianensis
  • Guiana Whittonia
  • Guiana Whittonia Tree


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Description

Whittonia guianensis (also called 'Guianan whittonia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Salicaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small tree with small, yellow flowers and ovate-lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Whittonia guianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Whittonia guianensis is a small, white, four-petalled corolla. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid nut with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small, oval leaves.

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Where to Find Whittonia guianensis

Whittonia guianensis can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.

Species in the Whittonia genus

References