Guettarda davidseorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lorence
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Novon 11(1): 127. 2001
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336195
Common Names
- Guettarda davidseorum
- Davidseorum Guettarda
- Davidseorum Guettarda
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guettarda davidseorum (also called Davidse's Guettarda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Guettarda davidseorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guettarda davidseorum has white, fragrant flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. Its seedlings have dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guettarda davidseorum is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Guettarda davidseorum
Guettarda davidseorum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia.
Guettarda davidseorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guettarda davidseorum?
Guettarda davidseorum
What is the common name of Guettarda davidseorum?
Davidse's Guettarda
What is the natural habitat of Guettarda davidseorum?
Tropical forests of Central 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-216562: Based on the initial data import
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.