Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramiflora
ID:
744643

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.R.Simpson) Erkens & Maas

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 59: 404 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743976



Common Names

  • Guatteria ramiflora
  • Ramiflora Guatteria
  • Guatteria


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Description

Guatteria ramiflora (also called Guatteria ramiflora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in tropical moist montane forests. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 meters tall. Its leaves are simple and alternate, and its flowers are yellow-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria ramiflora is used for its medicinal properties, including as an anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guatteria ramiflora has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves that are ovate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria ramiflora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Guatteria ramiflora

Guatteria ramiflora is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Guatteria ramiflora FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Guatteria ramiflora?

Guatteria ramiflora is native to tropical rainforests in South America.

What are the common names of Guatteria ramiflora?

Common names for Guatteria ramiflora include whip vine and whipstick.

What is the growth habit of Guatteria ramiflora?

Guatteria ramiflora is a woody vine that grows up to 15 meters in length.

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

Donald Ray Simpson (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Simpson' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
Roy H.J. Erkens: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Erkens' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77096331-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.