Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.C.Fisch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1927: 83 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711900
Common Names
- Guioa spathulata
- Spathulata Guioa
- Guioa Spathulata
Description
Guioa spathulata (also called Guioa spathulata, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown, growing up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is commonly found in open forests, woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Guioa spathulata 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 spathulata is white and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guioa spathulata can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Guioa spathulata
Guioa spathulata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Guioa spathulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guioa spathulata?
Guioa spathulata
What type of plant is Guioa spathulata?
Guioa spathulata is a shrub.
Where is Guioa spathulata native to?
Guioa spathulata 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