Guettarda abbottii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 372 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976001
Common Names
- Guettarda abbottii
- Abbottii Guettarda
- Tropical Guettarda
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Guettarda abbottii (also called Abbott's guettarda, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Guettarda abbottii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a medicinal plant for treating various skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guettarda abbottii is white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, round leaves.
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Guettarda abbottii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Guettarda abbottii
Guettarda abbottii is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America.
Species in the Guettarda genus
Guettarda davidseorum, Guettarda guerrerensis, Guettarda subcapitata, Guettarda quadrifida, Guettarda vulpina, Guettarda abbottii, Guettarda aculeolata, Guettarda adulterina, Guettarda amblyophylla, Guettarda andamanica, Guettarda angelica, Guettarda angustata, Guettarda apiculata, Guettarda argentea, Guettarda aromatia, Guettarda artensis, Guettarda baladensis, Guettarda baltenweckii, Guettarda baracoensis, Guettarda barahonensis, Guettarda blanchetiana, Guettarda brenesii, Guettarda brevinodis, Guettarda caatingae, Guettarda cahosiana, Guettarda calcicola, Guettarda calyptrata, Guettarda camagueyensis, Guettarda clarensis, Guettarda cobrensis, Guettarda colubrinoides, Guettarda comata, Guettarda combsii, Guettarda comosa, Guettarda cordata, Guettarda coxiana, Guettarda crassifolia, Guettarda crassipes, Guettarda crenulata, Guettarda cueroensis, Guettarda dealbata, Guettarda deamii, Guettarda dictyophylla, Guettarda divaricata, Guettarda duckei, Guettarda ekmanii, Guettarda elegans, Guettarda elliptica, Guettarda erosa, Guettarda excisa,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-93101: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.