Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chasmantha
ID:
711869

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 12: 513 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711202



Common Names

  • Chasmantha Guatteria
  • Chasmantha Tree
  • Chasmantha Tree Guatteria


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Description

Guatteria chasmantha (also called Chasmanth Guatteria, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Central and South America. It has a straight trunk with a grayish-brown bark and a rounded crown. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in moist forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria chasmantha is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guatteria chasmantha 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 chasmantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20°C (68°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment and mist them regularly to keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Guatteria chasmantha

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

Guatteria chasmantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria chasmantha?

Guatteria chasmantha

What is the family of Guatteria chasmantha?

Annonaceae

Where is Guatteria chasmantha 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:114197-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.