Poraqueiba guianensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Metteniusales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
1067765
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 123 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067103
Common Names
- Poraqueiba
- Guianensis
- Guianan Poraqueiba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poraqueiba guianensis (also called Guiana Poraqueiba, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has leathery leaves and produces white flowers. It grows in moist soils in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Poraqueiba guianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Poraqueiba guianensis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poraqueiba guianensis is a tropical, evergreen, shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed.
Where to Find Poraqueiba guianensis
Poraqueiba guianensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Poraqueiba genus
Species in the Metteniusaceae family
Apodytes bebile, Apodytes abbottii, Apodytes brachystylis, Apodytes clusiifolia, Apodytes dimidiata, Apodytes geldenhuysii, Apodytes grandifolia, Apodytes thouvenotii, Metteniusa edulis, Metteniusa nucifera, Metteniusa tessmanniana, Metteniusa cogolloi, Poraqueiba paraensis, Poraqueiba sericea, Poraqueiba guianensis, Rhaphiostylis poggei, Rhaphiostylis preussii, Rhaphiostylis beninensis, Rhaphiostylis fusca, Rhaphiostylis ovatifolia, Rhaphiostylis parvifolia, Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia, Rhaphiostylis ferruginea, Rhaphiostylis cordifolia, Rhaphiostylis elegans, Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis, Rhaphiostylis minima,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-16400089: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.