Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ucayalina
ID:
712259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 4: 560 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711592



Common Names

  • Ucayalina Guatteria
  • Guatteria Ucayalina
  • Ucayalina's Guatteria


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Synonyms

  • Guatteria longipetiolata R.E.Fr. [unknown]

Description

Guatteria ucayalina (also called Ucayalina, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador. It typically grows to a height of up to 10 m and has alternate, elliptic to oblong-elliptic leaves. It is found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria ucayalina has been used for timber, fuel, and as a source of tannins. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guatteria ucayalina has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria ucayalina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Guatteria ucayalina

Guatteria ucayalina is native to Peru and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Guatteria ucayalina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria ucayalina?

Guatteria ucayalina

What is the natural habitat of Guatteria ucayalina?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What are the common names of Guatteria ucayalina?

Ucayali guatteria, Ucayali guatteria tree

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

Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:114422-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.