Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
waigeoensis
ID:
712580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welzen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Blumea 33: 420 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711913

Common Names

  • Guioa waigeoensis
  • Waigeoensis Guioa
  • Guioa Waigeoensis

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Description

Guioa waigeoensis (also called Guioa waigeoensis, 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 waigeoensis is used as a medicinal plant and is also used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guioa waigeoensis 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 waigeoensis 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 waigeoensis

Guioa waigeoensis is native to the island of Waigeo in Indonesia.

Guioa waigeoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guioa waigeoensis?

Guioa waigeoensis

What is the common name of Guioa waigeoensis?

Waigeo Guioa

What is the natural habitat of Guioa waigeoensis?

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-2835088: Based on the initial data import
P.C.van Welzen (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welzen' in the authors string.