Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confusa
ID:
744631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas & Westra

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Blumea 53: 481 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743964



Common Names

  • Guatteria confusa
  • Confusa Guatteria
  • Guatteria


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Description

Guatteria confusa (also called Confused Guatteria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family, native to Colombia. It is an evergreen tree growing to 15 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm diameter. The leaves are elliptic to obovate, 8–15 cm long and 4–8 cm broad, glossy green above, paler and dull below. The flowers are white, 1.5 cm diameter, with four petals and numerous stamens.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria confusa is used for its medicinal properties, including as an anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guatteria confusa has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a round shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria confusa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Guatteria confusa

Guatteria confusa is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Guatteria confusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria confusa?

Guatteria confusa

What type of plant is Guatteria confusa?

It is a shrub

Where does Guatteria confusa grow?

It is native to Colombia

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

Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
Lübbert Ybele Theodoor Westra (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Westra' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77095315-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.