Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
711675

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Ramalho, A.L.Pinheiro & T.D.Penn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Rev. Árvore 11(2): 185. 1988 [1987 publ. 1988]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711008

Common Names

  • Guarea pendula
  • Pendula Guarea
  • Pendulous Guarea

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Synonyms

  • Guarea luciae Barreiros [unknown]

Description

Guarea pendula (also called Pendulous 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 pendula is used as a timber tree in its native range. Its wood is used to make furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used in the production of charcoal and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guarea pendula is white, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe, about 1 cm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guarea pendula is a tropical tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to maintain the desired shape and size.

Where to Find Guarea pendula

Guarea pendula is native to tropical West Africa, from Sierra Leone to Gabon.

Guarea pendula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guarea pendula?

Guarea pendula

What is the family of Guarea pendula?

Meliaceae

What is the natural habitat of Guarea pendula?

Tropical moist forests

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-2834115: Based on the initial data import
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.
António Lelis Pinheiro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Pinheiro' in the authors string.
Roberto da Silva Ramalho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Ramalho' in the authors string.