Guilandina minax - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minax
ID:
1427659
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hance) G.P.Lewis
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.75(1)-10: 2 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443824
Common Names
- Minax Guilandina
- Guilandina Minax
- Minax Guilandina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guilandina minax (also called Minax Guilandina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It grows to a height of 1–2 m and has trifoliate leaves with ovate leaflets. It is found in dry and moist deciduous forests, as well as in open scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Guilandina minax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of fuel and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Guilandina minax are yellow in color and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.
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Guilandina minax can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Guilandina minax
Guilandina minax is native to Brazil. It can be found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
Guilandina minax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guilandina minax?
Guilandina minax
What is the common name of Guilandina minax?
Minax guilandina
What is the natural habitat of Guilandina minax?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Guilandina genus
Guilandina glaucophylla, Guilandina intermedia, Guilandina major, Guilandina ciliata, Guilandina barkeriana, Guilandina caymanensis, Guilandina ciliata, Guilandina culebrae, Guilandina portoricensis, Guilandina sphaerosperma, Guilandina wrightiana, Guilandina bonduc, Guilandina delphinensis, Guilandina minax, Guilandina murifructa, Guilandina robusta, Guilandina solomonensis, Guilandina volkensii, Guilandina urophylla,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.
Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Guilandina minax (Hance) G.P.Lewis: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.