Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalophylla
ID:
712059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 47: 127 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711392



Common Names

  • Guatteria megalophylla
  • Megalophylla Guatteria
  • Megalophylla's Guatteria


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Description

Guatteria megalophylla (also called Gualteria megalophylla, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a smooth, gray bark and light green, glossy leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria megalophylla 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 megalophylla is white or yellowish-white, and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria megalophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Guatteria megalophylla

Guatteria megalophylla is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Guatteria megalophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria megalophylla?

Guatteria megalophylla

What is the natural habitat of Guatteria megalophylla?

It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

What are the common names of Guatteria megalophylla?

It is commonly known as Large-leaved Guatteria or Large-leaved 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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:114300-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.