Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pogonopus
ID:
712152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(1): 34 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711485



Common Names

  • Guatteria pogonopus
  • Bearded Guatteria
  • Bearded White-flowered Guatteria


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Description

Guatteria pogonopus (also called Pogonopus, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree, typically reaching a height of 4-8 m. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria pogonopus 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 pogonopus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria pogonopus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Guatteria pogonopus

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

Guatteria pogonopus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria pogonopus?

Guatteria pogonopus

What is the common name of Guatteria pogonopus?

Bearded guatteria

What is the natural habitat of Guatteria pogonopus?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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,