Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
874091

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Vasey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 1: 365 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873426



Common Names

  • Gouinia latifolia
  • Latifolia Gouinia
  • Gouinia


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Description

Gouinia latifolia (also called Gouinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is a small, woody grass that can grow up to 2 meters tall. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gouinia latifolia is a species of shrub used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value in landscaping. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gouinia latifolia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with narrow, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gouinia latifolia is a perennial plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant in prepared soil. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in prepared soil.

Where to Find Gouinia latifolia

Gouinia latifolia can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water in Central and South America.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:112883-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].