Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas & Westra
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Blumea 55: 269 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749391
Common Names
- Guatteria pachyphylla
- Thick-leaved Guatteria
- Thick-leaved Annonaceae
Description
Guatteria pachyphylla (also called 'Pachyphylla Guatteria', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in humid forests and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Guatteria pachyphylla is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guatteria pachyphylla has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guatteria pachyphylla is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every 2-3 months. Prune regularly to promote new growth.
Where to Find Guatteria pachyphylla
Guatteria pachyphylla is native to Panama and can be found in the tropical forests of the Darien Province.
Guatteria pachyphylla FAQ
What is the common name of Guatteria pachyphylla?
Pachyphylla Guatteria
What is the natural habitat of Guatteria pachyphylla?
It is found in moist, shady places in lowland forests of Peninsular Malaysia.
What are the uses of Guatteria pachyphylla?
The leaves of Guatteria pachyphylla are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
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,