Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
317453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 216 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316785

Common Names

  • Steyermarkia guatemalensis
  • Guatemalan Steyermarkia
  • Guatemalan Leatherwood

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Description

Steyermarkia guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan Steyermarkia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Guatemala. It grows in dry areas and can reach up to 2 m in height. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Steyermarkia guatemalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Steyermarkia guatemalensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Steyermarkia guatemalensis is a small, epiphytic orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and needs to be kept moist but not wet. It can be grown in a potting mix of sphagnum moss, perlite, and bark chips. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Steyermarkia guatemalensis

Steyermarkia guatemalensis is native to Central America and can be found in Guatemala.

Steyermarkia guatemalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Steyermarkia guatemalensis?

Steyermarkia guatemalensis

What are the common names of Steyermarkia guatemalensis?

Guatemalan False Palm

Where is Steyermarkia guatemalensis native to?

Guatemala

Species in the Steyermarkia genus

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