Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baracoensis
ID:
976688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bisse

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Ciencias (Havana), Ser. 10 , 2: 22 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976026

Common Names

  • Guettarda baracoensis
  • Baracoa Guettarda
  • Baracoa Velvetseed

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Description

Guettarda baracoensis (also called Baracoa Velvetberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Caribbean. It is a small shrub with velvety, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Guettarda baracoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guettarda baracoensis is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guettarda baracoensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Guettarda baracoensis

Guettarda baracoensis is native to tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South 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-93124: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Bisse (1935-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bisse' in the authors string.