Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
712458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 608 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711791

Common Names

  • Guioa acutifolia
  • Sharp-leaved Guioa
  • Sharp-leaved Guiona

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Synonyms

  • Nephelium semiglaucum acutifolium (Radlk.) J.F.Bailey & C.T.White [unknown]

Description

Guioa acutifolia (also called Acute-Leaved Guioa, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has oblong leaves and white or yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Guioa acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower and for dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guioa acutifolia is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, brown, glossy seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guioa acutifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Guioa acutifolia

Guioa acutifolia can be found in Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

Guioa acutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guioa acutifolia?

Guioa acutifolia

What is the common name of Guioa acutifolia?

Acutifoliate guioa

What is the natural habitat of Guioa acutifolia?

Dry, open woodlands and grasslands

Species in the Guioa genus

Guioa acuminata, Guioa acutifolia, Guioa amabilis, Guioa aryterifolia, Guioa aryteroides, Guioa asquamosa, Guioa bicolor, Guioa bijuga, Guioa capillacea, Guioa chrysea, Guioa comesperma, Guioa contracta, Guioa coriacea, Guioa crenata, Guioa crenulata, Guioa diplopetala, Guioa discolor, Guioa elegans, Guioa elliptica, Guioa fusca, Guioa glauca, Guioa gracilis, Guioa grandifoliola, Guioa hirsuta, Guioa hospita, Guioa koelreuteria, Guioa koniamboensis, Guioa krempfii, Guioa lasioneura, Guioa lentiscifolia, Guioa malukuensis, Guioa megacarpa, Guioa melanopoda, Guioa membranifolia, Guioa microsepala, Guioa misimaensis, Guioa molliuscula, Guioa montana, Guioa multijuga, Guioa myriadenia, Guioa normanbiensis, Guioa novobritannica, Guioa novoebudaensis, Guioa oligotricha, Guioa ovalis, Guioa palawanica, Guioa parvifoliola, Guioa patentinervis, Guioa pauciflora, Guioa pectinata,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References