Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
longepetiolata
ID:
775434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
iplants

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 6: 191 (1914 publ. 1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774767



Common Names

  • Gustavia longepetiolata
  • Longepetiolata Gustavia
  • Longepetiolata Gustavia Tree


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Description

Gustavia longepetiolata (also called Long-petioled Gustavia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is found in moist forests, often near streams, and can reach heights of up to 10 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Gustavia longepetiolata is used as an ornamental plant, for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gustavia longepetiolata is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gustavia longepetiolata is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, though cuttings may also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C (77°F). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, warm environment.

Where to Find Gustavia longepetiolata

Gustavia longepetiolata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Gustavia longepetiolata FAQ

What is the common name of Gustavia longepetiolata?

Long-petiole Gustavia

What is the scientific name of Gustavia longepetiolata?

Gustavia longepetiolata

What is the natural habitat of Gustavia longepetiolata?

Rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest and woodlands

Species in the Gustavia genus

Gustavia longepetiolata, Gustavia acuminata, Gustavia angustifolia, Gustavia augusta, Gustavia brachycarpa, Gustavia coriacea, Gustavia dodsonii, Gustavia dubia, Gustavia elliptica, Gustavia erythrocarpa, Gustavia excelsa, Gustavia flagellata, Gustavia fosteri, Gustavia gentryi, Gustavia gigantophylla, Gustavia gracillima, Gustavia gracillipes, Gustavia grandibracteata, Gustavia hexapetala, Gustavia inakuama, Gustavia latifolia, Gustavia longifolia, Gustavia longifuniculata, Gustavia macarenensis, Gustavia monocaulis, Gustavia nana, Gustavia occidentalis, Gustavia parviflora, Gustavia petiolata, Gustavia poeppigiana, Gustavia pubescens, Gustavia pulchra, Gustavia romeroi, Gustavia santanderiensis, Gustavia serrata, Gustavia sessilis, Gustavia speciosa, Gustavia superba, Gustavia tejerae, Gustavia terminaliflora, Gustavia verticillata, Gustavia johnclarkii, Gustavia hubbardiorum, Gustavia paucisperma,

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,

References

IPNI record: 114950-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001417458
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:114950-2: Based on the initial data import