Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sellowiana
ID:
712214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 9: 323 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711547

Common Names

  • Sellowiana Guatteria
  • Guatteria Sellowiana
  • Sellowiana's Guatteria

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Description

Guatteria sellowiana (also called Sellow's Guatteria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is a small tree or shrub, typically reaching heights of 5-10 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in tropical or subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria sellowiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guatteria sellowiana is a white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria sellowiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.

Where to Find Guatteria sellowiana

Guatteria sellowiana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Guatteria sellowiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria sellowiana?

Guatteria sellowiana

What is the family of Guatteria sellowiana?

Annonaceae

What is the common name of Guatteria sellowiana?

Sellow's Guatteria

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,