Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beniensis
ID:
1584677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas & Westra

Source:

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Blumea 60: 43 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000044644



Common Names

  • Guatteria beniensis
  • Beniensis Guatteria
  • Beniensis's Guatteria


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Description

Guatteria beniensis (also called Benin guatteria, among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in tropical forests and can reach heights of up to 15 m. It has alternate, ovate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria beniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guatteria beniensis has small yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are pale green with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria beniensis is a small evergreen tree that is propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained, sandy soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a seed tray and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and peat moss.

Where to Find Guatteria beniensis

Guatteria beniensis is native to the mountains of Northern India, including the Western Ghats, the Eastern Ghats, and the Himalayas.

Guatteria beniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria beniensis?

Guatteria beniensis

What is the common name of Guatteria beniensis?

Benin Guatteria

What is the natural habitat of Guatteria beniensis?

Tropical rainforests of West Africa

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:77153112-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.