Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 6: 504 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711584
Common Names
- Tomentosa Guatteria
- Guatteria Tomentosa
- Tomentosa's Guatteria
Description
Guatteria tomentosa (also called Tomentosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador. It typically grows to a height of up to 10 m and has alternate, elliptic to oblong-elliptic leaves. It is found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Guatteria tomentosa 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
Guatteria tomentosa has yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings have a thick stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guatteria tomentosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Guatteria tomentosa
Guatteria tomentosa is native to Central and South America.
Guatteria tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guatteria tomentosa?
Guatteria tomentosa
What is the common name of Guatteria tomentosa?
Tomentose guatteria
What is the natural habitat of Guatteria tomentosa?
Tropical forests in Costa Rica and Panama
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,