Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) J.G.Chavez
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 197(1): 99. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027263
Common Names
- Guettardella rhamnoides
- Rhamnoides's Guettardella
- Rhamnoides Guettardella
Description
Guettardella rhamnoides (also called rhamnoid guettardella, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem with alternate, ovate leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Guettardella rhamnoides 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 rhamnoides is yellow with purple anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guettardella rhamnoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is tolerant of dry conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can also be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Guettardella rhamnoides
Guettardella rhamnoides is native to the Philippines.
Guettardella rhamnoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guettardella rhamnoides?
Guettardella rhamnoides
What type of plant is Guettardella rhamnoides?
It is a shrub
Where is Guettardella rhamnoides 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,