Luetzelburgia guaissara - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guaissara
ID:
179477
Status:
valid
Authors:
Toledo
Source:
ildis
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo3: 28 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178806
Common Names
- Guaissara
- Guaissara-tree
- Guaissara-wood
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- Luetzelburgia reitzii Burkart [valid]
- Luetzelburgia guaissara maior Toledo [unknown]
Description
Luetzelburgia guaissara (also called Guaissara, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America, growing in dry forests and savannas. It has a rounded crown and a smooth, gray bark. Its leaves are alternate, compound, and bipinnate, with small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Luetzelburgia guaissara is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Luetzelburgia guaissara is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Luetzelburgia guaissara can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Luetzelburgia guaissara
Luetzelburgia guaissara is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Luetzelburgia guaissara FAQ
What is the scientific name of Luetzelburgia guaissara?
Luetzelburgia guaissara
What is the common name of Luetzelburgia guaissara?
Guaissara Luetzelburgia
What type of plant is Luetzelburgia guaissara?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Luetzelburgia genus
Luetzelburgia auriculata, Luetzelburgia praecox, Luetzelburgia trialata, Luetzelburgia guaissara, Luetzelburgia andrade-limae, Luetzelburgia bahiensis, Luetzelburgia harleyi, Luetzelburgia neurocarpa, Luetzelburgia purpurea, Luetzelburgia amazonica, Luetzelburgia andina, Luetzelburgia sotoi, Luetzelburgia guianensis, Luetzelburgia jacana,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Joaquim Franco de Toledo (1905-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toledo' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Luetzelburgia guaissara Toledo: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.