Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
caudata
ID:
976964

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.E.Jansen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Blumea 29: 572 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976302

Common Names

  • Guettardella caudata
  • Caudata Guettardella
  • Guettardella Guettardella

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Description

Guettardella caudata (also called Tailed 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 caudata 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 caudata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Guettardella caudata 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 caudata

Guettardella caudata can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the Americas, such as Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

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-93377: Based on the initial data import
M.E. Jansen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jansen' in the authors string.