Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
328609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 180 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327941

Common Names

  • Bertiera guianensis
  • Guianan Bertiera
  • Guianan Star-vine

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Synonyms

  • Bertiera diversiramea Steyerm. [valid]
  • Bertiera guianensis glabriflora Steyerm. [valid]
  • Bertiera guianensis leiophylla Steyerm. [valid]
  • Bertiera mucronata Comm. ex C.F.Gaertn. [valid]
  • Bertiera tenuis Lundell [valid]
  • Hamelia micrantha Poepp. [unknown]
  • Bertiera palustris A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Bertiera guianensis guianensis [unknown]
  • Bertiera guianensis glabrifolia Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Bertiera guianensis (also called the Guianan Bertiera, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub, with lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests, often in the understory of larger trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bertiera guianensis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bertiera guianensis is a white, tubular shaped flower with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertiera guianensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Bertiera guianensis

Bertiera guianensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Bertiera guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bertiera guianensis?

Bertiera guianensis

What is the family of Bertiera guianensis?

Rubiaceae

What is the habitat of Bertiera guianensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Bertiera genus

Bertiera adamsii, Bertiera aequatorialis, Bertiera aethiopica, Bertiera angusiana, Bertiera angustifolia, Bertiera annobonensis, Bertiera arctistipula, Bertiera batesii, Bertiera bicarpellata, Bertiera bistipulata, Bertiera borbonica, Bertiera bracteolata, Bertiera bracteosa, Bertiera breviflora, Bertiera chevalieri, Bertiera congolana, Bertiera elabensis, Bertiera fimbriata, Bertiera globiceps, Bertiera gonzaleoides, Bertiera guianensis, Bertiera iturensis, Bertiera lanx, Bertiera laurentii, Bertiera laxa, Bertiera laxissima, Bertiera ledermannii, Bertiera letouzeyi, Bertiera longiloba, Bertiera longithyrsa, Bertiera loraria, Bertiera lujae, Bertiera naucleoides, Bertiera orthopetala, Bertiera parviflora, Bertiera pauloi, Bertiera pedicellata, Bertiera procumbens, Bertiera racemosa, Bertiera retrofracta, Bertiera rufa, Bertiera sphaerica, Bertiera spicata, Bertiera subsessilis, Bertiera tessmannii, Bertiera thollonii, Bertiera thonneri, Bertiera troupinii, Bertiera viburnoides, Bertiera zaluzania,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,