Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
711398

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 4: 81 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710731

Common Names

  • Guapira Insularis
  • Insular Guapira
  • Insular Tree-Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Torrubia insularis Standl. [unknown]

Description

Guapira insularis (also called Island 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 insularis 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 insularis is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry deciduous forests. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Guapira insularis

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

Guapira insularis FAQ

What are the common names of Guapira insularis?

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

What is the natural habitat of Guapira insularis?

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

What is the growth rate of Guapira insularis?

The growth rate of Guapira insularis 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-2833863: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.