Guatteria cuscoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuscoensis
ID:
1511770
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas & Westra
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Blumea 60: 67 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001193
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Guatteria cuscoensis (also called Cusco Guatteria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to the humid montane forests of the Andes in Ecuador and Peru. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in the understory of humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Guatteria cuscoensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guatteria cuscoensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guatteria cuscoensis is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Guatteria cuscoensis
Guatteria cuscoensis is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the region.
Guatteria cuscoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guatteria cuscoensis?
Guatteria cuscoensis
What type of plant is Guatteria cuscoensis?
Tropical tree
Where does Guatteria cuscoensis grow?
Peruvian Andes
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:77153115-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.