Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jefensis
ID:
711998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barringer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 71: 1186 (1984 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711331



Common Names

  • Jefensis Guatteria
  • Jefensis Tree
  • Jefensis Tree Guatteria


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Description

Guatteria jefensis (also called Jef Guatteria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and black fruits. It is native to tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria jefensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guatteria jefensis is white, with a yellow center, and has a pleasant scent. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria jefensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Guatteria jefensis

Guatteria jefensis is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in wet montane forests.

Guatteria jefensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria jefensis?

Guatteria jefensis

Where is Guatteria jefensis native to?

South America

What is the common name of Guatteria jefensis?

Jefensis

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

Kerry A. Barringer (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barringer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906223-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.