Guettarda vulpina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 53: 237 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920299
Common Names
- Vulpina Guettarda
- Vulpina Bush
- Vulpina Wolfberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guettarda vulpina (also called Guettarda, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests. It has alternate, leathery leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Guettarda vulpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guettarda vulpina is yellow in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round with a black colour. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guettarda vulpina is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and rooted in a moist potting mix. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Guettarda vulpina
Guettarda vulpina is found in Central America and South 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-465746: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.