Description
Guatteria aberrans (also called Aberrant Guatteria, among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, tropical forests. It has a spreading canopy of large, leathery leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Guatteria aberrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guatteria aberrans is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guatteria aberrans is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Germination can take up to a month.
Where to Find Guatteria aberrans
Guatteria aberrans is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.