Status:
valid
Authors:
C.F.Wilkins
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 19: 183 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743980
Common Names
- Guichenotia anota
- Anota Guichenotia
- Guichenotia
Description
Guichenotia anota (also called Guichenotia anota, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in tropical moist montane forests. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 meters tall. Its leaves are simple and alternate, and its flowers are yellow-green in color.
Uses & Benefits
Guichenotia anota is used for its medicinal properties, including as an anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guichenotia anota is a white to pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with 5 petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guichenotia anota can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Guichenotia anota
Guichenotia anota is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Guichenotia anota FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Guichenotia anota?
Guichenotia anota is native to tropical rainforests in South America.
What are the common names of Guichenotia anota?
Common names for Guichenotia anota include whip vine and whipstick.
What is the growth habit of Guichenotia anota?
Guichenotia anota is a woody vine that grows up to 15 meters in length.
Species in the Guichenotia genus
Guichenotia alba,
Guichenotia angustifolia,
Guichenotia apetala,
Guichenotia asteriskos,
Guichenotia astropletha,
Guichenotia basivirida,
Guichenotia glandulosa,
Guichenotia impudica,
Guichenotia intermedia,
Guichenotia ledifolia,
Guichenotia macrantha,
Guichenotia micrantha,
Guichenotia quasicalva,
Guichenotia sarotes,
Guichenotia seorsiflora,
Guichenotia tuberculata,
Guichenotia anota,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,