Guettarda sierrae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.González & J.L.Gómez
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 61(3-4): 268. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032368
Common Names
- Guettarda sierrae
- Sierra's Guettarda
- Sierra's Velvetberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guettarda sierrae (also called Sierra guettarda, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central America, from southern Mexico to Panama, and is found in wet forests and along rivers. It has simple, opposite leaves, and white flowers with yellow anthers.
Uses & Benefits
Guettarda sierrae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, cough, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guettarda sierrae is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guettarda sierrae can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Guettarda sierrae
Guettarda sierrae is native to Mexico.
Guettarda sierrae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guettarda sierrae?
Guettarda sierrae
What is the common name of Guettarda sierrae?
Sierra's Guettarda
What type of plant is Guettarda sierrae?
Herb
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,