Guioa sufusana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sufusana
ID:
712574
Status:
valid
Authors:
Welzen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Blumea 33: 420 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711907
Common Names
- Guioa sufusana
- Sufusana Guioa
- Guioa Sufusana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guioa sufusana (also called Guioa sufusana, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown, growing up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is commonly found in open forests, woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Guioa sufusana 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
The flower of Guioa sufusana is white and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Guioa sufusana can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Guioa sufusana
Guioa sufusana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Guioa sufusana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guioa sufusana?
Guioa sufusana
What type of plant is Guioa sufusana?
Guioa sufusana is a shrub.
Where is Guioa sufusana native to?
Guioa sufusana 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2835082: Based on the initial data import
P.C.van Welzen (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welzen' in the authors string.