Guettarda elliptica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [O. P. Swartz] 59. 1788 [20 Jun-29 Jul 1788]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976093
Common Names
- Elliptica Guettarda
- Elliptic Velvetseed
- Elliptic Guettarda Velvetseed
Searching for Guettarda elliptica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guettarda elliptica (also called 'Coral Bean', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It has elliptic leaves, yellow flowers, and red bean-like fruits. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, coastal areas, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Guettarda elliptica 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 elliptica is white or cream-colored, and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.
Searching for Guettarda elliptica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guettarda elliptica is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 3-5 m. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through stem cuttings or seed germination.
Where to Find Guettarda elliptica
Guettarda elliptica can be found in the tropical rainforests 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-93185: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.