Description
Guettarda tikalana (also called Tikal Guettarda, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has large, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in open areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Guettarda tikalana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, fragrant, star-shaped. Seed: Small, brown, oval-shaped. Seedlings: Small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guettarda tikalana is a fast-growing epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the plant or by seed.