Guettarda pinariona - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 527 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976199
Common Names
- Pinariona Guettarda
- Pinariona Guettarda
- Pinariona Guettarda
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guettarda pinariona (also called 'Pinariona Guettarda', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet lowland forests. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 6 m tall, with elliptic to ovate leaves, up to 10 cm long, and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Guettarda pinariona is used for its timber, which is used for construction and furniture. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guettarda pinariona is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guettarda pinariona is a shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Guettarda pinariona
Guettarda pinariona is native to tropical Central and South America. It can be found in wet forests, along streams, and in disturbed areas.
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-93282: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.