Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
unguiculata
ID:
712577

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welzen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Blumea 33: 420 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711910

Common Names

  • Guioa unguiculata
  • Unguiculata Guioa
  • Guioa Unguiculata

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Description

Guioa unguiculata (also called Guioa unguiculata, 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 unguiculata 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 unguiculata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Guioa unguiculata 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 unguiculata

Guioa unguiculata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Guioa unguiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guioa unguiculata?

Guioa unguiculata

What is the common name of Guioa unguiculata?

Unguiculated Guioa

What is the natural habitat of Guioa unguiculata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-2835085: Based on the initial data import
P.C.van Welzen (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welzen' in the authors string.