Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
palawanica
ID:
712541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welzen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Blumea 33: 419 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711874

Common Names

  • Guioa palawanica
  • Palawanica Guioa
  • Guioa Palawanica

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Description

Guioa palawanica (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 palawanica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guioa palawanica 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 palawanica prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Guioa palawanica

Guioa palawanica is native to the Philippines.

Guioa palawanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guioa palawanica?

Guioa palawanica

What is the family of Guioa palawanica?

Sapindaceae

What is the common name of Guioa palawanica?

Palawan 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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2835051: Based on the initial data import
P.C.van Welzen (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welzen' in the authors string.