Status:
valid
Authors:
Welzen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Blumea 33: 418 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711851
Common Names
- Guioa malukuensis
- Maluku Guioa
- Guioa
Description
Guioa malukuensis (also called Maluku 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 malukuensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guioa malukuensis 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 malukuensis
Guioa malukuensis can be found in Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Guioa malukuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guioa malukuensis?
Guioa malukuensis
What is the common name of Guioa malukuensis?
Maluku Guioa
What is the natural habitat of Guioa malukuensis?
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