Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
711452

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Casar.) Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 4: 84 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710785

Common Names

  • Guapira tomentosa
  • Tomentose Guapira
  • Tomentose Guapira Tree

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Description

Guapira tomentosa (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 tomentosa is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used in landscaping as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Guapira tomentosa are small, white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guapira tomentosa 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 tomentosa

Guapira tomentosa is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Guapira tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guapira tomentosa?

Guapira tomentosa

What is the common name of Guapira tomentosa?

Tomentosa Guapira

What is the natural habitat of Guapira tomentosa?

Guapira tomentosa is native to the tropical rainforests of South America

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-2833913: Based on the initial data import
Giovanni Casaretto (1810-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Casar.' in the authors string.
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.