Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 5: 103 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497462
Common Names
- Sacoglottis guianensis
- Guianensis Sacoglottis
- Guianensis Tree
Synonyms
- Sacoglottis amazonica Benth. [unknown]
- Sacoglottis guianensis dolichocarpa Ducke [unknown]
- Sacoglottis guianensis guianensis [unknown]
Description
Sacoglottis guianensis (also called Guianan Sacoglottis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves with a green hue, and its flowers are a yellow-green color. It typically grows in moist soils and tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sacoglottis guianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize sandy soils and prevent erosion.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sacoglottis guianensis var. maior Ducke
Sacoglottis guianensis var. hispidula Cuatrec.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sacoglottis guianensis has small, yellow flowers with a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sacoglottis guianensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and does best in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Sacoglottis guianensis
Sacoglottis guianensis is native to the Guianas and northern Brazil.
Sacoglottis guianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sacoglottis guianensis?
Sacoglottis guianensis
What is the common name of Sacoglottis guianensis?
Guiana Sacoglottis
What is the natural habitat of Sacoglottis guianensis?
Sacoglottis guianensis is native to South America
Species in the Sacoglottis genus
Sacoglottis gabonensis,
Sacoglottis maguirei,
Sacoglottis mattogrossensis,
Sacoglottis guianensis,
Sacoglottis cydonioides,
Sacoglottis amazonica,
Sacoglottis ceratocarpa,
Sacoglottis trichogyna,
Sacoglottis ovicarpa,
Sacoglottis holdridgei,
Species in the Humiriaceae family
Duckesia verrucosa,
Endopleura uchi,
Humiria balsamifera,
Humiria crassifolia,
Humiria fruticosa,
Humiria wurdackii,
Humiria crassifolia,
Humiriastrum colombianum,
Humiriastrum cuspidatum,
Humiriastrum diguense,
Humiriastrum liesneri,
Humiriastrum mussunungense,
Humiriastrum obovatum,
Humiriastrum ottohuberi,
Humiriastrum piraparanense,
Humiriastrum excelsum,
Humiriastrum procerum,
Humiriastrum melanocarpum,
Humiriastrum glaziovii,
Humiriastrum mapiriense,
Humiriastrum villosum,
Humiriastrum dentatum,
Humiriastrum subcrenatum,
Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti,
Hylocarpa heterocarpa,
Sacoglottis gabonensis,
Sacoglottis maguirei,
Sacoglottis mattogrossensis,
Sacoglottis guianensis,
Sacoglottis cydonioides,
Sacoglottis amazonica,
Sacoglottis ceratocarpa,
Sacoglottis trichogyna,
Sacoglottis ovicarpa,
Sacoglottis holdridgei,
Schistostemon auyantepuiense,
Schistostemon retusum,
Schistostemon fernandezii,
Schistostemon oblongifolium,
Schistostemon reticulatum,
Schistostemon dichotomum,
Schistostemon macrophyllum,
Schistostemon densiflorum,
Schistostemon sylvaticus,
Schistostemon auyantepuiensis,
Vantanea minor,
Vantanea guianensis,
Vantanea parviflora,
Vantanea macrocarpa,
Vantanea obovata,