Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campestris
ID:
711855

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 12: 402 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711188



Common Names

  • Campestris Guatteria
  • Guatteria Campestris
  • Campestris' Guatteria


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Description

Guatteria campestris (also called Field 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 campestris is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used in landscaping as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guatteria campestris is white and bell-shaped with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria campestris can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Guatteria campestris

Guatteria campestris is native to Colombia and can be found in the western part of the country.

Guatteria campestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria campestris?

Guatteria campestris

What is the family of Guatteria campestris?

Annonaceae

Where is Guatteria campestris native to?

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

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:114192-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.