Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
guatemalense
ID:
1221801

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl. & Steyerm.) Gereau

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 34 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221139



Common Names

  • Peltostigma guatemalense
  • Guatemalense Peltostigma
  • Guatemalense


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Description

Peltostigma guatemalense (also called Guatemalan Peltostigma, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and red fruits. It is native to Central America and typically grows in wet, open forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Peltostigma guatemalense is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for wild animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peltostigma guatemalense is yellow with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a brownish color. The seedlings are small, with heart-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peltostigma guatemalense is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Peltostigma guatemalense

Peltostigma guatemalense is native to Guatemala and can be found in the departments of Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, and El Progreso.

Species in the Peltostigma genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50007590: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Roy Emile Gereau (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gereau' in the authors string.