Status:
valid
Authors:
Welzen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Blumea 33: 412 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711837
Common Names
- Guioa grandifoliola
- Large-leaved Guioa
- Large-leaved Guiona
Description
Guioa grandifoliola (also called Large-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 grandifoliola is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guioa grandifoliola has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guioa grandifoliola is a small tree, usually growing up to 10 m tall. It is best propagated from seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained seedbed in a sunny position. Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown on in a sheltered position until they are large enough to be planted out into their permanent positions.
Where to Find Guioa grandifoliola
Guioa grandifoliola can be found in Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Guioa grandifoliola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guioa grandifoliola?
Guioa grandifoliola
Where is Guioa grandifoliola native to?
South America
What type of plant is Guioa grandifoliola?
Evergreen shrub
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