Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
744628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Erkens & Maas

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Blumea 53: 473 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743961



Common Names

  • Guatteria argentea
  • Argentea Guatteria
  • Guatteria


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Description

Guatteria argentea (also called Silver Guatteria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family, native to Colombia. It is an evergreen tree growing to 15 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm diameter. The leaves are elliptic to obovate, 8–15 cm long and 4–8 cm broad, glossy green above, paler and dull below. The flowers are white, 1.5 cm diameter, with four petals and numerous stamens.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria argentea is used for its medicinal properties, including as an anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guatteria argentea has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a round shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria argentea is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a sunny location and regular watering.

Where to Find Guatteria argentea

Guatteria argentea is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Guatteria argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria argentea?

Guatteria argentea

What type of plant is Guatteria argentea?

It is a shrub

Where does Guatteria argentea grow?

It is native to Colombia

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

Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
Roy H.J. Erkens: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Erkens' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77095313-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.