Guettarda uruguensis Cham. & Schltdl.

Species

Angiosperms > Gentianales > Rubiaceae > Guettarda

Characteristics

A shrub. It grows 1-5 m tall. The leaves are simple and opposite. They are oval and have fine hairs. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves. They are white to red and have a scent. They are tube shaped. The fruit is oval and fleshy. They are velvety and balck when ripe. They can be 1 cmlong.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention -
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination -
Spread -
Mature width (meter) -
Mature height (meter) 1.0 - 5.0
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Nitrogen fixer -
Photosynthetic pathway c3

Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows in humid areas near rivers and streams. In Brazil it grows from sea level to 1,650 m above sea level. It is best in a deep moist soil.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-12

Usage

The fruit can be eaten fresh. It is best to rub them to removed hairs.
Uses material
Edible fruits
Therapeutic use -
Human toxicity -
Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

Plants are grown from seeds. They are best put in a nursery and transplanted.
Mode seedlings
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Images

Leaf

Guettarda uruguensis leaf picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Flower

Guettarda uruguensis flower picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Guettarda uruguensis fruit picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Distribution

Guettarda uruguensis world distribution map, present in Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay

Conservation status

Guettarda uruguensis threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:752099-1
WFO ID wfo-0000976285
COL ID 3HKJJ
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Matthiola uruguensis Chomelia morongii Guettarda uruguensis var. grandifolia Guettarda uruguensis var. sericans Guettarda uruguensis var. villicalyx Guettarda viburnoides var. pannosa Guettarda uruguensis