Guatteria darienensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
darienensis
ID:
1327898
Status:
valid
Authors:
Susana Arias & Maas
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 173: 150 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340352
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guatteria darienensis (also called Darien Guatteria, among many other common names) is a small tree found in the Darien region of Panama. It has large, leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Panama and is typically found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Guatteria darienensis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guatteria darienensis has yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guatteria darienensis is a slow-growing epiphyte that can be cultivated in aquariums or terrariums. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by separating the leaves from the rhizome and planting them in a substrate. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and should be kept in a shaded area.
Where to Find Guatteria darienensis
Guatteria darienensis is native to the Darien province of Panama.
Guatteria darienensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guatteria darienensis?
Guatteria darienensis
What is the natural habitat of Guatteria darienensis?
It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
What is the water temperature range for Guatteria darienensis?
It prefers temperatures between 68°F and 82°F (20-28°C).
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.
Susana Arias (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Susana Arias' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141814-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.