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Guapira discolor, commonly known as Small-Leaved Blolly, is a small to medium evergreen tree typically growing 23 feet (7m) tall.
Growth Form
Upright trunk
Dense, rounded crown
Often forms part of the mid-canopy
Slow to moderate growth rate
Bark
Gray to light brown
Smooth when young
Becoming slightly rough or lightly fissured with age
Leaves
Simple and opposite
Smaller than Big Leaf Blolly
Oval to elliptic
Thick and leathery
Dark green above
Paler beneath (sometimes slightly lighter or discolored reflected in the species name)
Smooth margins
Flowers
Small and greenish-white
Inconspicuous
Produced in clusters
Often dioecious (separate male and female plants)
Fruit
Small, fleshy drupe
Ripens from green to pinkish-red
Habitat
Guapira discolor is found commonly on both sand and limestone rock substrates in Dry Broadleaf Evergreen Formations (Coppice) as well as in Pine Woodlands.
Distribution
Guapira discolor occurs on all island groups within the Lucayan Archipelago as well as south Florida and the entire Caribbean region.
Ecological Importance
Fruits provide food for birds
Supports biodiversity in coppice systems
Cultural Notes
The fruits are highly toxic. Do not ingest!
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