Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 30 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711843
Common Names
- Guioa krempfii
- Krempf's Guioa
- Guioa
Description
Guioa krempfii (also called Krempf's 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 krempfii is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guioa krempfii is white and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guioa krempfii 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 krempfii
Guioa krempfii can be found in Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Guioa krempfii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guioa krempfii?
Guioa krempfii
What is the common name of Guioa krempfii?
Krempf's Guioa
What is the natural habitat of Guioa krempfii?
Dry deciduous forests and scrublands
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