Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
712234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 138 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711567

Common Names

  • Spectabilis Guatteria
  • Guatteria Spectabilis
  • Spectabilis's Guatteria

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Description

Guatteria spectabilis (also called Spectacular 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 spectabilis has been used for timber, fuel, and as a source of tannins. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guatteria spectabilis 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 spectabilis 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 spectabilis

Guatteria spectabilis is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Guatteria spectabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria spectabilis?

Guatteria spectabilis

What is the common name of Guatteria spectabilis?

Spectacular Guatteria

What is the natural range of Guatteria spectabilis?

Central America

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:114406-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.