Guettardella atropurpurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atropurpurea
ID:
976963
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Craib) M.E.Jansen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Blumea 29: 571 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976301
Common Names
- Guettardella atropurpurea
- Atropurpurea Guettardella
- Guettardella Guettardella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guettardella atropurpurea (also called Purple guettardella, 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
Guettardella atropurpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guettardella atropurpurea is white or pinkish, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guettardella atropurpurea is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly, but not too much, and fertilized every few months. Pruning may be necessary to keep the plant from becoming too large.
Where to Find Guettardella atropurpurea
Guettardella atropurpurea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to northern Argentina and Uruguay.
Species in the Guettardella genus
Guettardella inaequalis, Guettardella benguetensis, Guettardella buruana, Guettardella paxillata, Guettardella rhamnoides, Guettardella bombysia, Guettardella ramosii, Guettardella sphaerocarpa, Guettardella surigaoensis, Guettardella affinis, Guettardella ternata, Guettardella attenuata, Guettardella tayabensis, Guettardella edanoi, Guettardella ioensis, Guettardella talaudensis, Guettardella foveolata, Guettardella hexasperma, Guettardella livida, Guettardella microphylla, Guettardella tenuiflora, Guettardella inconspicua, Guettardella multiflora, Guettardella ovatifolia, Guettardella philippinensis, Guettardella atropurpurea, Guettardella putaminosa, Guettardella caudata, Guettardella chinensis,
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-93376: Based on the initial data import
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
M.E. Jansen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jansen' in the authors string.