Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas & Setten
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 91: 255 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711518
Common Names
- Guatteria rotundata
- Rotundata Guatteria
- Rotundata Starburst Flower
Description
Guatteria rotundata (also called Round guatteria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Guatteria rotundata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guatteria rotundata is white, with a yellow center. It has a bell-shaped corolla and a long, slender style. The seed of Guatteria rotundata is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings of Guatteria rotundata are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guatteria rotundata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Guatteria rotundata
Guatteria rotundata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Guatteria rotundata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guatteria rotundata?
Guatteria rotundata
Where is Guatteria rotundata native to?
South America
What type of plant is Guatteria rotundata?
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
A.K.van Setten: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Setten' in the authors string.