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roble de guayo
Scientific Name: Bourreria virgata
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Breria virgata: Roble de Guayo
Breria virgata, commonly known as Roble de Guayo, is a tree or shrub native to the Bahamas and the Greater Antilles. It has also been introduced in some areas as an ornamental and shade tree.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the common name "poisonberry" for *Breria succulenta*, a closely related species. While this doesn't directly implicate *Breria virgata*, it suggests caution is warranted.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Breria virgata (Sw.) G. Don
- Common Name: Roble de Guayo
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage family)
- Kingdom: Not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Ehretia virgata Sw.
- Other common names: Palo de Vaca, bastard stopper, fiddlewood, guayo prieto (or guayo), cap blanco
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Bahamas and the Greater Antilles.
- Also found in Florida, Mexico, Central America and Venezuela
- Grows in various soil conditions.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Can be either a tree or a shrub.
- Duration: Perennial
- Size: Can grow to 22m tall, commonly smaller
- Form: Arbusto/Shrub
Ecological Role
- The text indicates that *Breria virgata* shares habitat with *Breria succulenta*.
Related Species
- Breria succulenta Jacq.
- Breria superba
- Breria velutina (DC.) Gurke
- Breria radula (Poir.) G.Don
- Breria revoluta Kunth
Quirky Facts
- The plant is associated with the place name "Los Guayos" in Venezuela, with a specific sector named "El Roble" within the municipality of Los Guayos.
Further Information
- The Plant List
- ToL (Tree of Life Web Project)
- BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library)
- Discover Life
- Idaho Fish and Wildlife Information System