Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
712491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welzen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Blumea 33: 411 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711824

Common Names

  • Guioa elliptica
  • Elliptic Guioa
  • Elliptic Guiona

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Description

Guioa elliptica (also called Elliptic 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 elliptica is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber for furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guioa elliptica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guioa elliptica is a small tree, usually growing up to 10 m tall. It is best propagated from seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained seedbed in a sunny position. Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown on in a sheltered position until they are large enough to be planted out into their permanent positions.

Where to Find Guioa elliptica

Guioa elliptica can be found in Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

Guioa elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guioa elliptica?

Guioa elliptica

What is the common name of Guioa elliptica?

Elliptic guioa

What is the natural habitat of Guioa elliptica?

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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2835006: Based on the initial data import
P.C.van Welzen (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welzen' in the authors string.