Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pleuropteris
ID:
712548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Act. Congr. Int. Bot., Amsterdam 1877 80. 1879 [Jan-Feb 1879]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711881

Common Names

  • Guioa pleuropteris
  • Pleuropteris Guioa
  • Guioa Pleuropteris

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Description

Guioa pleuropteris (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 pleuropteris 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 pleuropteris 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 pleuropteris prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Guioa pleuropteris

Guioa pleuropteris is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Guioa pleuropteris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guioa pleuropteris?

Guioa pleuropteris

What type of plant is Guioa pleuropteris?

Guioa pleuropteris is a shrub.

Where is Guioa pleuropteris native to?

Guioa pleuropteris is native to Australia.

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