Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
chacoensis
ID:
712419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedersen

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 10(1–4): 94. 2000

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711752

Common Names

  • Chaco Guilleminea
  • Chaco-leaved Guilleminea
  • Chaco-leaf Guilleminea

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Description

Guilleminea chacoensis (also called Chaco Guilleminea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to tropical America and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. It has glossy green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Guilleminea chacoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower and for dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guilleminea chacoensis is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guilleminea chacoensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Guilleminea chacoensis

Guilleminea chacoensis is native to Argentina and Paraguay.

Guilleminea chacoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guilleminea chacoensis?

Guilleminea chacoensis

What is the common name of Guilleminea chacoensis?

Chacoensis

What is the natural habitat of Guilleminea chacoensis?

Dry open forests and woodlands

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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