Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
1329941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi, K.Velasco & Vásq.-Mart.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 57: 23 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342395

Common Names

  • Guettarda elongata
  • Elongata Guettarda
  • Guettarda

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Description

Guettarda elongata (also called Elongated Guettarda, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America, and found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a woody stem, reaching up to 3 meters in height, with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Guettarda elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, respiratory problems, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guettarda elongata is a small, yellow, tubular flower with a short, curved beak. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guettarda elongata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Guettarda elongata

Guettarda elongata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Guettarda elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guettarda elongata?

Guettarda elongata

What is the family of Guettarda elongata?

Rubiaceae

What is the habitat of Guettarda elongata?

Tropical forests

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

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Kenia Velasco: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Velasco' in the authors string.
Victorino Vásquez-Martínez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vásq.-Mart.' in the authors string.