Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
major
ID:
178805

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Medik.) Small

Source:
ildis

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S.: 591 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178134

Common Names

  • Guilandina major
  • Major guilandina
  • Giant guilandina

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Synonyms

  • Caesalpinia globulorum Bakh.f. & Royen [valid]
  • Caesalpinia major (Medik.) Dandy & Exell [illegitimate]
  • Bonduc majus Medik. [valid]
  • Caesalpinia jayabo M.Gómez [valid]
  • Caesalpinia jayabo M.Gomez, p.p. [deprecated]
  • Caesalpinia bonduc sensu auct. [deprecated]
  • Bonduc major Medik. [unknown]
  • Guilandina microphylla DC. [valid]
  • Guilandina viridiflora Teijsm. & Binn. [valid]
  • Caesalpinia broomensis Hochr. [valid]
  • Caesalpinia nitida Hassk. [valid]
  • Caesalpinia jayabo microphylla M.Gómez [valid]

Description

Guilandina major (also called Greater Guilandina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, where it grows in a variety of habitats, including chaparral, meadows, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Guilandina major is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a source of firewood and charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guilandina major has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guilandina major is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown directly into the garden in spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in early summer and rooted in a pot of moist soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Guilandina major

Guilandina major is found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas. It is an annual plant that grows in dry, sandy soils.

Guilandina major FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guilandina major?

Guilandina major

What is the common name of Guilandina major?

Large Guilandina

What is the family of Guilandina major?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Friedrich Kasimir Medikus (1736-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medik.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:114718-2: Based on the initial data import