Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterosepala
ID:
976785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 91: 13 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976123

Common Names

  • Guettarda heterosepala
  • Heterosepalous Guettarda
  • Tropical Guettarda

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Description

Guettarda heterosepala (also called 'Variegated 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 heterosepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Guettarda heterosepala are white or greenish-white, with a yellowish-green center. They are borne in small clusters, and have a pleasant, sweet scent. Seed: The seeds of Guettarda heterosepala are small, oval-shaped, and brown in color. Seedlings: The seedlings of Guettarda heterosepala are small and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guettarda heterosepala is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Guettarda heterosepala

Guettarda heterosepala is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

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-93212: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.