Homalolepis guajirensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guajirensis
ID:
1518169
Status:
valid
Authors:
Devecchi, W.W.Thomas & Pirani
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 43(2): 566. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000004991
Common Names
- Homalolepis guajirensis
- Guajirensis Homalolepis
- Homalolepis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Homalolepis furtiva (also called Furtive Homalolepis, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands, often in sandy soil.
Uses & Benefits
Homalolepis guajirensis is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Homalolepis guajirensis is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong shape. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Homalolepis guajirensis is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Homalolepis guajirensis
Homalolepis guajirensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Homalolepis genus
Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia, Homalolepis maiana, Homalolepis planaltina, Homalolepis pohliana, Homalolepis pumila, Homalolepis rigida, Homalolepis rotundata, Homalolepis trichilioides, Homalolepis praecox, Homalolepis glabra, Homalolepis cedron, Homalolepis paraensis, Homalolepis morettii, Homalolepis ferruginea, Homalolepis bahiensis, Homalolepis guajirensis,
Species in the Simaroubaceae family
Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,