Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myriocarpa
ID:
712084

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 12: 458 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711417



Common Names

  • Myriocarpa Guatteria
  • Guatteria Myriocarpa
  • Myriocarpa's Guatteria


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Description

Guatteria myriocarpa (also called Gualteria myriocarpa, 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 dark green, glossy leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria myriocarpa is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guatteria myriocarpa is yellow with a white center, and has a sweet scent. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria myriocarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Guatteria myriocarpa

Guatteria myriocarpa is native to Colombia and Venezuela and can be found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,000-2,500 meters.

Guatteria myriocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria myriocarpa?

Guatteria myriocarpa

Where is Guatteria myriocarpa native to?

South America

What type of plant is Guatteria myriocarpa?

Evergreen shrub

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

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:114316-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.