Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
711396

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Choisy) Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 4: 81 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710729

Common Names

  • Guapira Hirsuta
  • Hirsute Guapira
  • Hirsute Tree-Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Pisonia hirsuta Choisy [unknown]
  • Torrubia hirsuta Standl. [unknown]

Description

Guapira hirsuta (also called Hairy guapira, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has simple, alternate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Guapira hirsuta 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

Flower: white, star-shaped, with 6 petals. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guapira hirsuta 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 hirsuta

Guapira hirsuta can be found in the Caribbean region of Colombia and Venezuela.

Guapira hirsuta FAQ

What are the common names of Guapira hirsuta?

Common names of Guapira hirsuta include Caribbean rosewood and Caribbean laurel.

What is the natural habitat of Guapira hirsuta?

Guapira hirsuta is native to the Caribbean islands and Central America.

What is the growth rate of Guapira hirsuta?

The growth rate of Guapira hirsuta is slow to moderate.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2833861: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.