Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 512 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711871
Common Names
- Guioa oligotricha
- Oligotricha Guioa
- Guioa Oligotricha
Description
Guioa oligotricha (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 oligotricha has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, coughs, and dysentery. It has also been used to make a tea that can help reduce inflammation and as a natural insect repellent.
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 oligotricha 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 oligotricha prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Guioa oligotricha
Guioa oligotricha is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Guioa oligotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guioa oligotricha?
Guioa oligotricha
What is the family of Guioa oligotricha?
Sapindaceae
What is the common name of Guioa oligotricha?
Few-haired 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