Status:
valid
Authors:
(Netto) Lundell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 4: 80 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710703
Common Names
- Guapira campestris
- Campestris Guapira
- Guapira Campestris
Synonyms
- Pisonia campestris Netto [unknown]
- Torrubia campestris Standl. [unknown]
Description
Guapira campestris (also called field 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 campestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Guapira campestris 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 campestris is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is moderately salt-tolerant. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.
Where to Find Guapira campestris
Guapira campestris can be found in the Caribbean region of Colombia and Venezuela.
Guapira campestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guapira campestris?
Guapira campestris
What is the common name of Guapira campestris?
Field Guapira
What is the natural habitat of Guapira campestris?
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,