Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
525365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane 1: 310 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524697

Common Names

  • Aiouea Guianensis
  • Guianan Aiouea
  • Guianan Aizoon

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Synonyms

  • Laurus hexandra Willd. [unknown]
  • Laurus difformis Rich. [unknown]
  • Aiouea demerarensis Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Aiouea rubra A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Aiouea schomburgkii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Aiouea tenella Nees [unknown]
  • Ajovea guianensis Raf. [unknown]
  • Douglassia laurina Sm. [unknown]
  • Douglassia guianensis (Aubl.) Schreb. ex Forsyth f. [unknown]

Description

Aiouea guianensis (also called Guianan aiouea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with simple, opposite leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Guyana and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aiouea guianensis is an evergreen shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought tolerant. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aiouea guianensis has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aiouea guianensis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up into a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Aiouea guianensis

Aiouea guianensis is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Aiouea guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aiouea guianensis?

Aiouea guianensis

What is the common name of Aiouea guianensis?

Guianan Tree of Heaven

What is the natural habitat of Aiouea guianensis?

Aiouea guianensis is native to China and Taiwan, but has been introduced to many other parts of the world.

Species in the Aiouea genus

Aiouea acarodomatifera, Aiouea angulata, Aiouea benthamiana, Aiouea bracteata, Aiouea dubia, Aiouea grandifolia, Aiouea guianensis, Aiouea impressa, Aiouea laevis, Aiouea lehmannii, Aiouea longipetiolata, Aiouea macedoana, Aiouea maguireana, Aiouea myristicoides, Aiouea obscura, Aiouea opaca, Aiouea piauhyensis, Aiouea saligna, Aiouea tomentella, Aiouea trinervis, Aiouea pittieri, Aiouea salicifolia, Aiouea taubertiana, Aiouea padiformis, Aiouea palaciosii, Aiouea subsessilis, Aiouea tetragona, Aiouea tomentosa, Aiouea tonduzii, Aiouea haussknechtii, Aiouea glaziovii, Aiouea grisebachii, Aiouea lanigera, Aiouea longipes, Aiouea maya, Aiouea amoena, Aiouea montana, Aiouea amplexicaulis, Aiouea areolata, Aiouea pachypoda, Aiouea neurophylla, Aiouea heteranthera, Aiouea kruseana, Aiouea hatschbachii, Aiouea erythropus, Aiouea floccosa, Aiouea brenesii, Aiouea chiapensis, Aiouea cinnamomoidea, Aiouea effusa,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,