Guettardella bombysia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bombysia
ID:
1546589
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chaw) J.G.Chavez
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 197(1): 97. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027255
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guettardella bombysia (also called Bombysia Guettardella, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in primary and secondary forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Guettardella bombysia is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guettardella bombysia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guettardella bombysia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Guettardella bombysia
Guettardella bombysia is native to the Philippines.
Guettardella bombysia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guettardella bombysia?
Guettardella bombysia
What type of plant is Guettardella bombysia?
It is a shrub
Where is Guettardella bombysia native to?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea
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,