Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 615 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710691
Common Names
- Guapira amacurensis
- Amacurense Guapira
- Amacurense Star-Vine
Description
Guapira amacurensis (also called Amacure guapira, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a shrubby or tree-like habit and leathery leaves that are oblong or elliptic in shape. It grows in dry and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Guapira amacurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Guapira amacurensis are white to yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guapira amacurensis is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant evergreen that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Guapira amacurensis
Guapira amacurensis is native to Venezuela.
Guapira amacurensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guapira amacurensis?
Guapira amacurensis
What is the common name of Guapira amacurensis?
Amacure Guapira
What is the natural habitat of Guapira amacurensis?
Woodlands, grasslands, and open areas
Species in the Guapira genus
Guapira acuminata,
Guapira amacurensis,
Guapira asperula,
Guapira bolivarensis,
Guapira boliviana,
Guapira brevipetiolata,
Guapira cafferana,
Guapira cajalbanensis,
Guapira campestris,
Guapira clarensis,
Guapira combretiflora,
Guapira costaricana,
Guapira cuspidata,
Guapira discolor,
Guapira domingensis,
Guapira eggersiana,
Guapira ferruginea,
Guapira fragrans,
Guapira glabriflora,
Guapira globosa,
Guapira graciliflora,
Guapira guianensis,
Guapira harrisiana,
Guapira hasslerana,
Guapira hirsuta,
Guapira hoehnei,
Guapira insularis,
Guapira kanukuensis,
Guapira laxiflora,
Guapira leonis,
Guapira ligustrifolia,
Guapira loefgrenii,
Guapira longicuspis,
Guapira luteovirens,
Guapira marcano-bertii,
Guapira microphylla,
Guapira myrtiflora,
Guapira neblinensis,
Guapira noxia,
Guapira obtusata,
Guapira obtusiloba,
Guapira ophiticola,
Guapira opposita,
Guapira pacurero,
Guapira paraguayensis,
Guapira parvifolia,
Guapira peninsularis,
Guapira pernambucensis,
Guapira petenensis,
Guapira potosina,
Species in the Nyctaginaceae family
Abronia alba,
Abronia alpina,
Abronia ameliae,
Abronia ammophila,
Abronia angustifolia,
Abronia argillosa,
Abronia bigelovii,
Abronia bolackii,
Abronia carnea,
Abronia crux-maltae,
Abronia elliptica,
Abronia fragrans,
Abronia gracilis,
Abronia latifolia,
Abronia macrocarpa,
Abronia maritima,
Abronia mellifera,
Abronia micrantha,
Abronia minor,
Abronia nana,
Abronia nealleyi,
Abronia parviflora,
Abronia pogonantha,
Abronia turbinata,
Abronia umbellata,
Abronia villosa,
Abronia insularis,
Abronia neurophylla,
Abronia platyphylla,
Abronia variabilis,
Acleisanthes acutifolia,
Acleisanthes angustifolia,
Acleisanthes anisophylla,
Acleisanthes chenopodioides,
Acleisanthes crassifolia,
Acleisanthes diffusa,
Acleisanthes lanceolata,
Acleisanthes longiflora,
Acleisanthes nana,
Acleisanthes nevadensis,
Acleisanthes obtusa,
Acleisanthes palmeri,
Acleisanthes parvifolia,
Acleisanthes purpusiana,
Acleisanthes somalensis,
Acleisanthes undulata,
Acleisanthes wrightii,
Allionia choisyi,
Allionia incarnata,
Allionia viscida,