Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wokomungensis
ID:
712282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scharf & Maas

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Blumea 50: 570 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711615



Common Names

  • Guatteria wokomungensis
  • Wokomungensis Guatteria
  • Guatteria


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Description

Guatteria wokomungensis (also called Wokomung guatteria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in tropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria wokomungensis 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 wokomungensis is white and tubular in shape, with a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria wokomungensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Guatteria wokomungensis

Guatteria wokomungensis is native to Guyana.

Guatteria wokomungensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria wokomungensis?

Guatteria wokomungensis

What is the natural habitat of Guatteria wokomungensis?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What are the common names of Guatteria wokomungensis?

Wokomungensis guatteria, Wokomungensis 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

Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
Uwe Scharf (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scharf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77069541-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.