Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucotricha
ID:
712026

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scharf & Maas

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Blumea 51: 123 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711359



Common Names

  • Guatteria leucotricha
  • Leucotricha Guatteria
  • Leucotricha's Guatteria


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Description

Guatteria leucotricha (also called White-haired Guatteria, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in rainforests, cloud forests, and other tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria leucotricha is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guatteria leucotricha is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria leucotricha is a small, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seeds or cuttings taken in spring or summer. Plant the seeds or cuttings in a moist, well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, humid location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Guatteria leucotricha

Guatteria leucotricha can be found in Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Guatteria leucotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria leucotricha?

Guatteria leucotricha

What is the natural habitat of Guatteria leucotricha?

Guatteria leucotricha is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

What is the average height of Guatteria leucotricha?

Guatteria leucotricha can reach heights of up to 85 feet.

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.
Uwe Scharf (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scharf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77072391-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.