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
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.
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