Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbellata
ID:
976943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Neue Entd. 3: 48 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976281

Common Names

  • Guettarda umbellata
  • Umbellata Guettarda
  • Guettarda Guettarda

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Description

Guettarda umbellata (also called Umbellate guettarda, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Guettarda umbellata is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used as a hedge or windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guettarda umbellata is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guettarda umbellata 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.

Where to Find Guettarda umbellata

Guettarda umbellata is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

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,

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