Guatteria lucida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
712037
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Presl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. ii. 78.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711370
Common Names
- Guatteria lucida
- Lucida Guatteria
- Lucida's Guatteria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guatteria lucida (also called Shining 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 lucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guatteria lucida is a white to pale yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guatteria lucida 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 lucida
Guatteria lucida can be found in Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Guatteria lucida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guatteria lucida?
Guatteria lucida
What is the natural habitat of Guatteria lucida?
It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
What are the common names of Guatteria lucida?
It is commonly known as Shiny Guatteria or Shiny Guatteria.
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
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:2834448-4: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.