Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
guerrerensis
ID:
811063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diego & Lozada-Pérez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 332 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810397

Common Names

  • Thoreauea guerrerensis
  • Guerrerensis Thoreauea
  • Guerrerensis

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Description

Thoreauea guerrerensis (also called 'Guerrero's Thoreauea', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has white flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Thoreauea guerrerensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thoreauea guerrerensis is white and has 6 petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are thin and have long leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thoreauea guerrerensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Thoreauea guerrerensis

Thoreauea guerrerensis can be found in Mexico.

Thoreauea guerrerensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thoreauea guerrerensis?

Thoreauea guerrerensis

What is the common name of Thoreauea guerrerensis?

Guerrero Sun Orchid

Where is Thoreauea guerrerensis found?

Thoreauea guerrerensis is found in Mexico

Species in the Thoreauea genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-348652: Based on the initial data import
Nelly Diego: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diego' in the authors string.
Lucio Lozada-Pérez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lozada-Pérez' in the authors string.