Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56(3): 281. 1920 [18 Jun 1920]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711840
Common Names
- Guioa hospita
- Hospitable Guioa
- Guioa
Description
Guioa hospita (also called Hospitable Guioa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to tropical America and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. It has glossy green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Guioa hospita is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guioa hospita has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guioa hospita 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 hospita
Guioa hospita can be found in Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Guioa hospita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guioa hospita?
Guioa hospita
Where is Guioa hospita native to?
South America
What type of plant is Guioa hospita?
Evergreen shrub
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