Guettardella sphaerocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocarpa
ID:
1546598
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chaw) J.G.Chavez
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 197(1): 99. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027264
Common Names
- Guettardella sphaerocarpa
- Sphaerocarpa's Guettardella
- Sphaerocarpa Guettardella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guettardella sphaerocarpa (also called sphaerocarpous 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 sphaerocarpa 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 sphaerocarpa is yellow with purple anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guettardella sphaerocarpa is a perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Guettardella sphaerocarpa
Guettardella sphaerocarpa is native to the Philippines.
Guettardella sphaerocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guettardella sphaerocarpa?
Guettardella sphaerocarpa
What is the common name of Guettardella sphaerocarpa?
Sphaerocarpous Guettardella
What type of plant is Guettardella sphaerocarpa?
Herbaceous perennial
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,