Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas & Setten
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 91: 250 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711140
Common Names
- Winged Guatteria
- Winged-stem Guatteria
- Winged-stalk Guatteria
Description
Guatteria alata (also called Winged Guatteria, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 m tall. Native to tropical regions of Central and South America, it is found in lowland rainforests, semi-deciduous forests, and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Guatteria alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guatteria alata has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guatteria alata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Guatteria alata
Guatteria alata is native to Central and South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Guatteria alata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guatteria alata?
Guatteria alata
Where is Guatteria alata found?
Guatteria alata is found in Central and South America.
What is the growth habit of Guatteria alata?
Guatteria alata is a small to medium-sized tree that can reach up to 30 m in height.
Species in the Guatteria genus
Guatteria aberrans,
Guatteria acrantha,
Guatteria intermedia,
Guatteria reinaldii,
Guatteria rostrata,
Guatteria zamorae,
Guatteria aeruginosa,
Guatteria alata,
Guatteria allenii,
Guatteria alta,
Guatteria alticola,
Guatteria amplifolia,
Guatteria atabapensis,
Guatteria australis,
Guatteria ayangannae,
Guatteria bernardii,
Guatteria blainii,
Guatteria blepharophylla,
Guatteria campestris,
Guatteria candolleana,
Guatteria caribaea,
Guatteria chasmantha,
Guatteria chiriquiensis,
Guatteria choroniensis,
Guatteria chrysophylla,
Guatteria cinnamomea,
Guatteria citriodora,
Guatteria clusiifolia,
Guatteria conspicua,
Guatteria costaricensis,
Guatteria crassipes,
Guatteria cuatrecasasii,
Guatteria decurrens,
Guatteria denudata,
Guatteria discolor,
Guatteria dolichophylla,
Guatteria dolichopoda,
Guatteria duckeana,
Guatteria dura,
Guatteria elata,
Guatteria elegans,
Guatteria elegantissima,
Guatteria elongata,
Guatteria eriopoda,
Guatteria eugeniifolia,
Guatteria ferruginea,
Guatteria flexilis,
Guatteria foliosa,
Guatteria galeottiana,
Guatteria goudotiana,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
A.K.van Setten: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Setten' in the authors string.