Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
bequaertii
ID:
523334

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild.) Boutique

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 21: 106 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522666

Common Names

  • Afroguatteria Bequaertii
  • Bequaert's Guatteria
  • African Guatteria

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Description

Afroguatteria bequaertii (also called Bequaert's afroguatteria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical Africa. It has simple, alternate leaves that are ovate to elliptic in shape and have serrate margins. It grows in moist forests, riverine forests, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Afroguatteria bequaertii is an ornamental tree that is often used in landscaping. It produces clusters of white flowers in the spring and its leaves are a deep green color. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Afroguatteria bequaertii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afroguatteria bequaertii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Afroguatteria bequaertii

Afroguatteria bequaertii is native to the tropical forests of Africa and can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in exotic plants.

Afroguatteria bequaertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afroguatteria bequaertii?

Afroguatteria bequaertii

What is the common name of Afroguatteria bequaertii?

Bequaert's Afroguatteria

Where is Afroguatteria bequaertii native to?

Tropical Africa

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

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Raymond Boutique (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boutique' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71977-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.