Heteropterys guianensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
1249841
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 22: 10 (1999).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249179
Common Names
- Heteropterys guianensis
- Guianensis Heteropterys
- Heteropterys's Guianensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heteropterys guianensis (also called Guianan heteropterys, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with yellow flowers and lobed leaves. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heteropterys guianensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Malpighiaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heteropterys guianensis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of Heteropterys guianensis are small, green, and have a succulent-like texture.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heteropterys guianensis is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. For cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy, mature plant and place it in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. For seeds, sow the seeds in moist soil and keep the soil moist. Place the seeds in a warm, sunny location. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches in height, transplant them to a larger pot or into the ground.
Where to Find Heteropterys guianensis
Heteropterys guianensis is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.
Heteropterys guianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heteropterys guianensis?
Heteropterys guianensis
What is the family of Heteropterys guianensis?
Malpighiaceae
What is the natural habitat of Heteropterys guianensis?
Wet areas of the Cerrado
Species in the Heteropterys genus
Heteropterys complicata, Heteropterys ovata, Heteropterys admirabilis, Heteropterys alata, Heteropterys aliciae, Heteropterys amplexicaulis, Heteropterys andersonii, Heteropterys arenaria, Heteropterys argyrophaea, Heteropterys atabapensis, Heteropterys aureonitens, Heteropterys ayacuchensis, Heteropterys banksiifolia, Heteropterys berteroana, Heteropterys bicolor, Heteropterys brachiata, Heteropterys brasiliensis, Heteropterys bullata, Heteropterys byrsonimifolia, Heteropterys campestris, Heteropterys capixaba, Heteropterys chrysophylla, Heteropterys cochleosperma, Heteropterys coleoptera, Heteropterys coriacea, Heteropterys corumbensis, Heteropterys cristata, Heteropterys cuatrecasasii, Heteropterys dichromocalyx, Heteropterys discolor, Heteropterys dumetorum, Heteropterys eglandulosa, Heteropterys escalloniifolia, Heteropterys fluminensis, Heteropterys fragilis, Heteropterys glabra, Heteropterys glazioviana, Heteropterys grandiflora, Heteropterys huberi, Heteropterys hypericifolia, Heteropterys intermedia, Heteropterys jardimii, Heteropterys krapovickasii, Heteropterys laurentii, Heteropterys laurifolia, Heteropterys leona, Heteropterys leschenaultiana, Heteropterys lindleyana, Heteropterys lonicerifolia, Heteropterys macradena,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50148924: Based on the initial data import
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.