Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart. ex J.A.Schmidt) Angely
Source:
cmp
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Fl. Analit. Fitogeogr. Sao Paulo 5: 1083. 1971 [1970 publ. 1971]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710766
Common Names
- Guapira psammophila
- Sand Loving Guapira
- Sand Loving Guapira Tree
Description
Guapira psammophila (also called Redheart, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Guapira psammophila is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Guapira psammophila are small, white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guapira psammophila is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows in partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. The cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist medium and should be kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Guapira psammophila
Guapira psammophila is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Guapira psammophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guapira psammophila?
Guapira psammophila
What is the natural habitat of Guapira psammophila?
Tropical dry forests
What is the average size of Guapira psammophila?
2-3 meters tall
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,