Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
712206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 4: 10 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711539



Common Names

  • Scandens Guatteria
  • Guatteria Scandens
  • Scandens' Guatteria


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Description

Guatteria sandwithii (also called Climbing Guatteria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is a small, woody vine, typically reaching lengths of 5-10 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in tropical or subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria scandens 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 scandens is a white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria scandens 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 scandens

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

Guatteria scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria scandens?

Guatteria scandens

What is the family of Guatteria scandens?

Annonaceae

What is the common name of Guatteria scandens?

Climbing 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

Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:114388-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.