Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
711824

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 37 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711157



Common Names

  • Australian Guatteria
  • Australian Guatteria
  • Australian Guatteria


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Description

Guatteria australis (also called Southern Guatteria, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub, native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a smooth, gray bark and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical forests and dry, deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria australis 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

The flower of Guatteria australis is white, with a yellow center and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria australis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, shaded position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide plenty of indirect light. Guatteria australis is a fast-growing plant and can reach a height of up to 10 feet.

Where to Find Guatteria australis

Guatteria australis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Guatteria australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria australis?

Guatteria australis

What is the family of Guatteria australis?

Annonaceae

What is the natural habitat of Guatteria australis?

Tropical rainforest

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

Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315550-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.