Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 7: 4 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533459
Common Names
- Guatemalan Anaxagorea
- Guatemalan Anaxagorea Tree
- Anaxagorea guatemalensis
Description
Anaxagorea guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan Anaxagorea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family. It is native to Central and South America and is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, swamps, and disturbed areas. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Anaxagorea guatemalensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Anaxagorea guatemalensis are white or yellowish-white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anaxagorea guatemalensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Anaxagorea guatemalensis
Anaxagorea guatemalensis can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Anaxagorea guatemalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anaxagorea guatemalensis?
Anaxagorea guatemalensis
What are the common names of Anaxagorea guatemalensis?
Guatemalan Anaxagorea
What is the habitat of Anaxagorea guatemalensis?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Anaxagorea genus
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,
Anaxagorea crassipetala,
Anaxagorea dolichocarpa,
Anaxagorea floribunda,
Anaxagorea gigantophylla,
Anaxagorea guatemalensis,
Anaxagorea inundata,
Anaxagorea javanica,
Anaxagorea luzonensis,
Anaxagorea macrantha,
Anaxagorea manausensis,
Anaxagorea pachypetala,
Anaxagorea panamensis,
Anaxagorea petiolata,
Anaxagorea phaeocarpa,
Anaxagorea prinoides,
Anaxagorea rheophytica,
Anaxagorea rufa,
Anaxagorea silvatica,
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,