Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
lentiscifolia
ID:
712514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Icon. 4: 50 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711847

Common Names

  • Guioa lentiscifolia
  • Lentiscifolia Guioa
  • Guioa

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Description

Guioa lentiscifolia (also called Lentisc-leaved 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 lentiscifolia is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber for furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, 5 petals, 2.5 cm in diameter. Seed: Brown, 1 cm in diameter, oval shape. Seedlings: Green, 5-7 cm in height, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guioa lentiscifolia 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 lentiscifolia

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

Guioa lentiscifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guioa lentiscifolia?

Guioa lentiscifolia

What is the common name of Guioa lentiscifolia?

Mastic-leaved Guioa

What is the natural habitat of Guioa lentiscifolia?

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

References