Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50: 77 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711809
Common Names
- Guioa contracta
- Contracted Guioa
- Contracted Guiona
Description
Guioa contracta (also called Contracted Guioa, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has oblong leaves and white or yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Guioa contracta is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guioa contracta is white and has a bell-shaped corolla with five lobes. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guioa contracta is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer. It can be propagated from cuttings or division of the roots.
Where to Find Guioa contracta
Guioa contracta can be found in Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Guioa contracta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guioa contracta?
Guioa contracta
What is the common name of Guioa contracta?
Contracted guioa
What is the natural habitat of Guioa contracta?
Dry, open woodlands and grasslands
Species in the Guioa genus
Guioa acuminata,
Guioa acutifolia,
Guioa amabilis,
Guioa aryterifolia,
Guioa aryteroides,
Guioa asquamosa,
Guioa bicolor,
Guioa bijuga,
Guioa capillacea,
Guioa chrysea,
Guioa comesperma,
Guioa contracta,
Guioa coriacea,
Guioa crenata,
Guioa crenulata,
Guioa diplopetala,
Guioa discolor,
Guioa elegans,
Guioa elliptica,
Guioa fusca,
Guioa glauca,
Guioa gracilis,
Guioa grandifoliola,
Guioa hirsuta,
Guioa hospita,
Guioa koelreuteria,
Guioa koniamboensis,
Guioa krempfii,
Guioa lasioneura,
Guioa lentiscifolia,
Guioa malukuensis,
Guioa megacarpa,
Guioa melanopoda,
Guioa membranifolia,
Guioa microsepala,
Guioa misimaensis,
Guioa molliuscula,
Guioa montana,
Guioa multijuga,
Guioa myriadenia,
Guioa normanbiensis,
Guioa novobritannica,
Guioa novoebudaensis,
Guioa oligotricha,
Guioa ovalis,
Guioa palawanica,
Guioa parvifoliola,
Guioa patentinervis,
Guioa pauciflora,
Guioa pectinata,
Species in the Sapindaceae family