Guioa bicolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
712465
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 17: 279 (1920 publ. 1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711798
Common Names
- Guioa bicolor
- Two-colored Guioa
- Two-colored Guiona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guioa bicolor (also called Two-Colored 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 bicolor 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 bicolor is white and has a bell-shaped corolla with five lobes. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Guioa bicolor 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 bicolor
Guioa bicolor can be found in Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Guioa bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guioa bicolor?
Guioa bicolor
What is the common name of Guioa bicolor?
Two-coloured guioa
What is the natural habitat of Guioa bicolor?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2834983: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.