Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
712430

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Moq. ex Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 3: 37 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711763

Common Names

  • Woolly Guilleminea
  • Woolly-leaved Guilleminea
  • Woolly-leaf Guilleminea

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Synonyms

  • Achyranthes piloselloides Poit. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Gossypianthus lanuginosus (Poir.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Gossypianthus lanuginosus sheldonii Uline & W.L.Bray [unknown]
  • Gossypianthus lanuginosus tenuiflorus (Hook.) Henrickson [unknown]
  • Gossypianthus sheldonii Small [unknown]
  • Gossypianthus tenuiflorus Hook. [unknown]
  • Guilleminea lanuginosa rigidiflora (Hook.) Mears [unknown]
  • Guilleminea lanuginosa sheldonii (Uline & W.L.Bray) Mears [unknown]
  • Guilleminea lanuginosa lanuginosa [unknown]
  • Paronychia lanuginosa Poir. [unknown]

Description

Guilleminea lanuginosa (also called Woolly Guilleminea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has woolly stems and leaves, and its flowers are white or yellow. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Guilleminea lanuginosa 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 lanuginosa is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, brown, glossy seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guilleminea lanuginosa 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 lanuginosa

Guilleminea lanuginosa is native to the Caribbean.

Guilleminea lanuginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guilleminea lanuginosa?

Guilleminea lanuginosa

Where is Guilleminea lanuginosa native to?

South America

What type of plant is Guilleminea lanuginosa?

Evergreen shrub

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2834944: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.