Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
arborea
ID:
703136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Gaudich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Voy. Uranie : 502 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702469

Common Names

  • Gesnouinia arborea
  • Tree Gesnouinia
  • Gesnouinia

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Synonyms

  • Urtica arborea L.f. [unknown]
  • Parietaria arborea (L.f.) L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria arborea (L.f.) Desf. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria rubescens Jacq. [unknown]

Description

Gesnouinia arborea (also called Tree Gesnouinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown with leathery leaves. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gesnouinia arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gesnouinia arborea is a yellow, trumpet-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gesnouinia arborea is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean. It grows to a height of 8-12 inches and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be planted out in the fall.

Where to Find Gesnouinia arborea

Gesnouinia arborea is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is found in humid forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Gesnouinia arborea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gesnouinia arborea?

Gesnouinia arborea

What is the common name of Gesnouinia arborea?

Tree Gesnouinia

Where is Gesnouinia arborea native to?

Dominican Republic

Species in the Gesnouinia genus

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

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