Status:
valid
Authors:
Welzen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Blumea 33: 419 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711885
Common Names
- Guioa pseudoamabilis
- Pseudoamabilis Guioa
- Guioa Pseudoamabilis
Description
Guioa pseudoamabilis (also called Pseudoamabilis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador. It typically grows to a height of up to 10 m and has alternate, elliptic to oblong-elliptic leaves. It is found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Guioa pseudoamabilis has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, coughs, and dysentery. It has also been used to make a tea that can help reduce inflammation and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guioa pseudoamabilis is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guioa pseudoamabilis is a small tree or shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a fast-growing species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Guioa pseudoamabilis prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Guioa pseudoamabilis
Guioa pseudoamabilis is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Guioa pseudoamabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guioa pseudoamabilis?
Guioa pseudoamabilis
What type of plant is Guioa pseudoamabilis?
Guioa pseudoamabilis is a shrub.
Where is Guioa pseudoamabilis native to?
Guioa pseudoamabilis is native to Australia.
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