Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50: 76 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711862
Common Names
- Guioa molliuscula
- Molliuscula Guioa
- Guioa
Description
Guioa molliuscula (also called Bluebells, among many other common names) is a small shrub with bright blue bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Guioa molliuscula 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 molliuscula is a small tree or shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a fast-growing species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Guioa molliuscula prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Guioa molliuscula
Guioa molliuscula is native to the island of Misima in Papua New Guinea.
Guioa molliuscula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guioa molliuscula?
Guioa molliuscula
What is the family of Guioa molliuscula?
Sapindaceae
What is the common name of Guioa molliuscula?
Soft-fruited Guioa
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