Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flagelliflora
ID:
744635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas & Westra

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Blumea 53: 486 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743968



Common Names

  • Guatteria flagelliflora
  • Flagelliflora Guatteria
  • Guatteria


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Description

Guatteria flagelliflora (also called Whip-flower Guatteria, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 5 m tall. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in moist woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria flagelliflora 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 flagelliflora has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves that are ovate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria flagelliflora is an evergreen shrub 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 flagelliflora

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

Guatteria flagelliflora FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Guatteria flagelliflora?

Guatteria flagelliflora is native to tropical rainforests in South America.

What are the common names of Guatteria flagelliflora?

Common names for Guatteria flagelliflora include whip vine and whipstick.

What is the growth habit of Guatteria flagelliflora?

Guatteria flagelliflora is a woody vine that grows up to 15 meters in length.

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:77095323-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.