Guarea gentryi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Coronado
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 464 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507343
Common Names
- Guarea gentryi
- Gentryi Guarea
- Gentry's Guarea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guarea gentryi (also called Gentry's guarea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Meliaceae family. It is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico, and grows in grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Guarea gentryi is used for timber and is also used in traditional medicine for treating malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guarea gentryi is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guarea gentryi can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plant prefers a sunny position and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Guarea gentryi
Guarea gentryi is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Guarea gentryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guarea gentryi?
Guarea gentryi
What are the common names of Guarea gentryi?
Gentry's Guarea
Where is Guarea gentryi found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2604550: Based on the initial data import
Indiana M. Coronado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coronado' in the authors string.