Guatteria attenuata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
attenuata
ID:
1512108
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas & Westra
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 126: 38 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001432
Common Names
- Guatteria attenuata
- Smooth Guatteria
- Smooth-Leaved Guatteria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guatteria attenuata (also called Attenuata Guatteria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the palm family. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It typically grows in wet areas, such as swamps, bogs, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Guatteria attenuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used in construction and furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Guatteria attenuata are white in colour and have a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a white root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guatteria attenuata is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is a small tree, growing to a height of up to 8 meters. It is found in wet montane forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 meters. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.
Where to Find Guatteria attenuata
Guatteria attenuata can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Guatteria attenuata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guatteria attenuata?
Guatteria attenuata
What type of plant is Guatteria attenuata?
It is a flowering plant
Where is Guatteria attenuata found?
It is found in Central and South America
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77199053-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.