Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 244 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505000
Common Names
- Souroubea guianensis
- Guianensis Souroubea
- Guianan Souroubea
Synonyms
- Ruyschia souroubea Sw. [unknown]
- Souroubea meyeri Delp. [unknown]
- Souroubea lepidota Delp. [unknown]
- Souroubea bahiensis Delp. [unknown]
- Souroubea auriculata Delp. [unknown]
- Souroubea aubletii G.Mey. [unknown]
- Ruyschia guianensis Vitman [unknown]
- Souroubea guianensis lepidota (Miq.) Wittm. [unknown]
- Ruyschia lepidota Miq. [unknown]
- Souroubea guianensis guianensis [unknown]
- Ruyschia bahiensis Mart. [unknown]
Description
Souroubea guianensis (also called Guianan Souroubea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Malvaceae family. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to tropical South America, and is found in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It grows in montane forests, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Souroubea guianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Souroubea guianensis sub. cylindrica (Wittm.) de Roon
Souroubea guianensis var. cylindrica Wittm.
Souroubea guianensis sub. amazonica (Mart.) de Roon
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Souroubea guianensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Souroubea guianensis is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is an evergreen perennial that grows to 1 m (3 ft) tall and wide. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and produces yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Souroubea guianensis
Souroubea guianensis is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico.
Souroubea guianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Souroubea guianensis?
Souroubea guianensis
What is the natural habitat of Souroubea guianensis?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What are the common names of Souroubea guianensis?
Guianan Souroubea, Giant Souroubea
Species in the Souroubea genus
Souroubea gilgii,
Souroubea loczyi,
Souroubea guianensis,
Souroubea exauriculata,
Souroubea dasystachya,
Souroubea crassipes,
Souroubea sympetala,
Souroubea didyma,
Souroubea pachyphylla,
Souroubea bicolor,
Souroubea vallicola,
Souroubea venosa,
Souroubea stichadenia,
Souroubea fragilis,
Souroubea corallina,
Souroubea crassipetala,
Souroubea peruviana,
Souroubea intermedia,
Souroubea platyadenia,
Species in the Marcgraviaceae family
Marcgravia hartii,
Marcgravia elegans,
Marcgravia fosbergiana,
Marcgravia eichleriana,
Marcgravia evenia,
Marcgravia domingensis,
Marcgravia coriacea,
Marcgravia caudata,
Marcgravia brachysepala,
Marcgravia sororopaniana,
Marcgravia tobagensis,
Marcgravia stonei,
Marcgravia serrae,
Marcgravia schippii,
Marcgravia rubra,
Marcgravia roonii,
Marcgravia rectiflora,
Marcgravia purpurea,
Marcgravia sprucei,
Marcgravia trianae,
Marcgravia maguirei,
Marcgravia punctifolia,
Marcgravia nubicola,
Marcgravia nepenthoides,
Marcgravia brownei,
Marcgravia mexicana,
Marcgravia pedunculosa,
Marcgravia patellulifera,
Marcgravia oligandra,
Marcgravia crassicostata,
Marcgravia crenata,
Marcgravia dasyantha,
Marcgravia macroscypha,
Marcgravia myriostigma,
Marcgravia neurophylla,
Marcgravia oblongifolia,
Marcgravia salicifolia,
Marcgravia stenonectaria,
Marcgravia subcaudata,
Marcgravia weberbaueri,
Marcgravia sintenisii,
Marcgravia atropunctata,
Marcgravia nervosa,
Marcgravia pittieri,
Marcgravia polyantha,
Marcgravia longifolia,
Marcgravia trinitatis,
Marcgravia flagellaris,
Marcgravia williamsii,
Marcgravia gentlei,