Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
guanacastensis
ID:
526449

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.E.Stone

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 40: 40 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525781

Common Names

  • Alfaroa guanacastensis
  • Guanacastensis Alfaroa
  • Guanacastensis Tree

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Description

Alfaroa guanacastensis (also called 'Guanacaste Alfaroa', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central America and grows in tropical forests. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are yellow with red spots.

Uses & Benefits

Alfaroa guanacastensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alfaroa guanacastensis has white flowers with yellowish centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alfaroa guanacastensis is a shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Alfaroa guanacastensis

Alfaroa guanacastensis can be found in Costa Rica.

Alfaroa guanacastensis FAQ

What is the common name of Alfaroa guanacastensis?

Guanacaste

What is the natural range of Alfaroa guanacastensis?

Costa Rica and Nicaragua

What is the typical height of Alfaroa guanacastensis?

Up to 40 feet

Species in the Juglandaceae family

Alfaroa costaricensis, Alfaroa guanacastensis, Alfaroa guatemalensis, Alfaroa hondurensis, Alfaroa manningii, Alfaroa mexicana, Alfaroa williamsii, Carya alba, Carya aquatica, Carya brownii, Carya cathayensis, Carya collina, Carya cordiformis, Carya demareei, Carya dunbarii, Carya floridana, Carya glabra, Carya hunanensis, Carya illinoinensis, Carya kweichowensis, Carya laciniosa, Carya laneyi, Carya lecontei, Carya ludoviciana, Carya myristiciformis, Carya nussbaumeri, Carya ovata, Carya pallida, Carya palmeri, Carya poilanei, Carya schneckii, Carya sinensis, Carya texana, Carya tonkinensis, Cyclocarya paliurus, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia danumensis, Engelhardia hainanensis, Engelhardia kinabaluensis, Engelhardia mendalomensis, Engelhardia mersingensis, Engelhardia mollis, Engelhardia rigida, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia serrata, Engelhardia spicata, Engelhardia unijuga, Juglans avellana,

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