Status:
valid
Authors:
Lobão, Maas & Mello-Silva
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Blumea 55: 120 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746501
Common Names
- Guatteria emarginata
- Emarginata Guatteria
- Guatteria Emarginata
Description
Guatteria emarginata (also called Guatteria emarginata, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in wet, tropical forests. It is also found in subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Guatteria emarginata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guatteria emarginata is a yellow, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guatteria emarginata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering. Prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Guatteria emarginata
Guatteria emarginata is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Guatteria emarginata FAQ
What type of soil is best for Guatteria emarginata?
Guatteria emarginata prefers moist, well-drained soils with a slightly acidic pH.
What is the best temperature for Guatteria emarginata?
Guatteria emarginata prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
How much light does Guatteria emarginata need?
Guatteria emarginata prefers partial shade to full sun.
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
Adriana Q. Lobão: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lobão' in the authors string.