Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. ser. 4, 1(1): 153. 1905
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711759
Common Names
- Graceful Guilleminea
- Graceful-leaved Guilleminea
- Graceful-leaf Guilleminea
Synonyms
- Brayulinea gracilis (R.E.Fr.) Schinz [unknown]
- Guilleminea densa alsinifolia Moq. [unknown]
- Guilleminea densa gracilis (R.E.Fr.) Mears [unknown]
Description
Guilleminea gracilis (also called Slender 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 gracilis 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 gracilis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, brown, glossy seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guilleminea gracilis 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 gracilis
Guilleminea gracilis is native to the Caribbean.
Guilleminea gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guilleminea gracilis?
Guilleminea gracilis
Where is Guilleminea gracilis native to?
South America
What type of plant is Guilleminea gracilis?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Guilleminea genus
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,