Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dotana
ID:
1332345

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Zamora & Erkens

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Blumea 60: 73 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344799

Common Names

  • Guatteria dotana
  • Dotana Guatteria
  • Dotana Hatchet-leaf

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Description

Guatteria dotana (also called Dotana Guatteria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela and inhabits humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria dotana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments like fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guatteria dotana has white or yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria dotana is a shrub that is native to South America. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken when the plant is actively growing, usually in the spring or summer. Seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 18-22°C. Germination usually takes 2-4 weeks.

Where to Find Guatteria dotana

Guatteria dotana is found in the Amazon rainforest of Colombia and Venezuela.

Guatteria dotana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Guatteria dotana?

Guatteria dotana is found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

What type of soil does Guatteria dotana prefer?

Guatteria dotana prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How much sunlight does Guatteria dotana need?

Guatteria dotana needs partial shade or filtered sunlight.

Species in the Guatteria genus

Guatteria aberrans, Guatteria acrantha, Guatteria intermedia, Guatteria reinaldii, Guatteria rostrata, Guatteria zamorae, Guatteria aeruginosa, Guatteria alata, Guatteria allenii, Guatteria alta, Guatteria alticola, Guatteria amplifolia, Guatteria atabapensis, Guatteria australis, Guatteria ayangannae, Guatteria bernardii, Guatteria blainii, Guatteria blepharophylla, Guatteria campestris, Guatteria candolleana, Guatteria caribaea, Guatteria chasmantha, Guatteria chiriquiensis, Guatteria choroniensis, Guatteria chrysophylla, Guatteria cinnamomea, Guatteria citriodora, Guatteria clusiifolia, Guatteria conspicua, Guatteria costaricensis, Guatteria crassipes, Guatteria cuatrecasasii, Guatteria decurrens, Guatteria denudata, Guatteria discolor, Guatteria dolichophylla, Guatteria dolichopoda, Guatteria duckeana, Guatteria dura, Guatteria elata, Guatteria elegans, Guatteria elegantissima, Guatteria elongata, Guatteria eriopoda, Guatteria eugeniifolia, Guatteria ferruginea, Guatteria flexilis, Guatteria foliosa, Guatteria galeottiana, Guatteria goudotiana,

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

Nelson A. Zamora (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Zamora' in the authors string.
Roy H.J. Erkens: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Erkens' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77153117-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.