Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
foveolata
ID:
1546592

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chaw) J.G.Chavez

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 197(1): 98. 2021

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027258

Common Names

  • Guettardella foveolata
  • Foveolata's Guettardella
  • Foveolata Guettardella

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Description

Guettardella foveolata (also called Foveolate 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 foveolata 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 foveolata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Guettardella foveolata 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 foveolata

Guettardella foveolata is native to the Philippines.

Guettardella foveolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guettardella foveolata?

Guettardella foveolata

What type of plant is Guettardella foveolata?

It is a shrub

Where is Guettardella foveolata native to?

It is native to China, Japan, and Korea

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,