Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 383 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710883
Common Names
- Guarea fissicalyx
- Fissicalyx Guarea
- Fissicalyx Guarea
Description
Guarea fissicalyx (also called Fissicalyx guarea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to South America. It has simple, alternate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Guarea fissicalyx is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, with 5 petals. Seed: Small, black, shiny, and round. Seedlings: Young seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guarea fissicalyx can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Guarea fissicalyx
Guarea fissicalyx is native to tropical West Africa, from Sierra Leone to Gabon.
Guarea fissicalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guarea fissicalyx?
Guarea fissicalyx
What is the natural habitat of Guarea fissicalyx?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average size of Guarea fissicalyx?
2-3 meters tall
Species in the Guarea genus
Guarea aguilarii,
Guarea constricta,
Guarea corticosa,
Guarea gentryi,
Guarea inesiana,
Guarea macrocalyx,
Guarea mexicana,
Guarea penningtoniana,
Guarea tafae-malekui,
Guarea zarceroensis,
Guarea fistulosa,
Guarea persistens,
Guarea subandina,
Guarea bijuga,
Guarea blanchetii,
Guarea bullata,
Guarea carapoides,
Guarea carinata,
Guarea cartaguenya,
Guarea casimiriana,
Guarea caulobotryis,
Guarea cedrata,
Guarea chiricana,
Guarea cinnamomea,
Guarea convergens,
Guarea corrugata,
Guarea costata,
Guarea crispa,
Guarea cristata,
Guarea donnell-smithii,
Guarea ecuadoriensis,
Guarea eriorhachis,
Guarea fissicalyx,
Guarea glabra,
Guarea glomerulata,
Guarea gomma,
Guarea guentheri,
Guarea guidonia,
Guarea hoffmanniana,
Guarea humaitensis,
Guarea jamaicensis,
Guarea juglandiformis,
Guarea kunthiana,
Guarea lozanii,
Guarea macrophylla,
Guarea megantha,
Guarea michel-moddei,
Guarea pendula,
Guarea polymera,
Guarea pterorhachis,
Species in the Meliaceae family
Aglaia cooperae,
Aglaia agglomerata,
Aglaia aherniana,
Aglaia amplexicaulis,
Aglaia angustifolia,
Aglaia apiocarpa,
Aglaia archboldiana,
Aglaia argentea,
Aglaia australiensis,
Aglaia barbanthera,
Aglaia basiphylla,
Aglaia beccarii,
Aglaia brassii,
Aglaia breviracemosa,
Aglaia brownii,
Aglaia bullata,
Aglaia ceramica,
Aglaia chittagonga,
Aglaia conferta,
Aglaia coriacea,
Aglaia costata,
Aglaia crassinervia,
Aglaia cremea,
Aglaia cucullata,
Aglaia cumingiana,
Aglaia cuspidata,
Aglaia densisquama,
Aglaia densitricha,
Aglaia edulis,
Aglaia elaeagnoidea,
Aglaia elliptica,
Aglaia erythrosperma,
Aglaia euryanthera,
Aglaia evansensis,
Aglaia eximia,
Aglaia exstipulata,
Aglaia flavescens,
Aglaia flavida,
Aglaia forbesii,
Aglaia foveolata,
Aglaia fragilis,
Aglaia glabrata,
Aglaia gracilis,
Aglaia grandis,
Aglaia heterotricha,
Aglaia hiernii,
Aglaia ijzermannii,
Aglaia integrifolia,
Aglaia korthalsii,
Aglaia lancilimba,