Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Picramniales
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
1258076

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Jans.-Jac.

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Suriname 5(1): 329 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257414



Common Names

  • Guiana Picramnia
  • Picramnia guianensis
  • Guiana Picramnia


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Description

Picramnia guianensis (also called Guianese, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with alternate, simple leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Picramnia guianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picramnia guianensis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picramnia guianensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for best results.

Where to Find Picramnia guianensis

Picramnia guianensis is native to Guyana and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Picramnia guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picramnia guianensis?

Picramnia guianensis

What is the common name of Picramnia guianensis?

Guiana picramnia

Where is Picramnia guianensis native to?

It is native to South America.

Species in the Picramnia genus

Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris, Picramnia excelsa, Picramnia andrade-limae, Picramnia thomasii, Picramnia coccinea,

Species in the Picramniaceae family

Alvaradoa amorphoides, Alvaradoa arborescens, Alvaradoa haitiensis, Alvaradoa jamaicensis, Alvaradoa lewisii, Alvaradoa subovata, Nothotalisia cancellata, Nothotalisia piranii, Nothotalisia peruviana, Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50184503: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Anton Lambertus Stoffers (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stoffers' in the authors string.
Marion Josephine Jansen-Jacobs (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jans.-Jac.' in the authors string.
Jan Christiaan Lindeman (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindeman' in the authors string.