Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venezuelana
ID:
712267

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 13: 110 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711600



Common Names

  • Guatteria venezuelana
  • Venezuelan Guatteria
  • Venezuelan's Guatteria


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Description

Guatteria venezuelana (also called Venezuelana, 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 venezuelana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guatteria venezuelana is white and has a bell-shaped corolla with five lobes. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria venezuelana 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 venezuelana

Guatteria venezuelana is native to Venezuela and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Guatteria venezuelana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria venezuelana?

Guatteria venezuelana

What is the natural habitat of Guatteria venezuelana?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What are the common names of Guatteria venezuelana?

Venezuelana guatteria, Venezuelana 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

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:114428-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.