Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
711966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 14: 25 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711299



Common Names

  • Grandiflora Guatteria
  • Guatteria Grandiflora
  • Grandiflora Guatteria Plant


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Description

Guatteria grandiflora (also called Guatite, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small tree, usually reaching up to 8 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guatteria grandiflora is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria grandiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny spot and kept moist. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Guatteria grandiflora

Guatteria grandiflora is native to Colombia.

Guatteria grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria grandiflora?

Guatteria grandiflora

Where is Guatteria grandiflora native to?

South America

What is the common name of Guatteria grandiflora?

Grandiflora

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

John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:114252-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.