Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
939614

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 6: 10 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938952

Common Names

  • Guatemalensis Tree
  • Guatemalan Alchornea
  • Guatemalan Alchornea Tree

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Description

Alchornea guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan Alchornea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It has large, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, tropical forests and is often grown as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Alchornea guatemalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. Its leaves and bark are used to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alchornea guatemalensis has white flowers with a yellow lip. The flowers are fragrant and have a waxy texture. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchornea guatemalensis is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Alchornea guatemalensis

Alchornea guatemalensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in the wild in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Species in the Alchornea genus

Alchornea brittonii, Alchornea websteri, Alchornea lojaensis, Alchornea acroneura, Alchornea acutifolia, Alchornea alnifolia, Alchornea anamariae, Alchornea androgyna, Alchornea annamica, Alchornea aquifolia, Alchornea bogotensis, Alchornea castaneifolia, Alchornea chiapasana, Alchornea coelophylla, Alchornea cordifolia, Alchornea costaricensis, Alchornea davidii, Alchornea discolor, Alchornea floribunda, Alchornea fluviatilis, Alchornea glabra, Alchornea glandulosa, Alchornea grandiflora, Alchornea grandis, Alchornea guatemalensis, Alchornea hilariana, Alchornea hirtella, Alchornea humbertii, Alchornea hunanensis, Alchornea ilicifolia, Alchornea integrifolia, Alchornea latifolia, Alchornea laxiflora, Alchornea liukiuensis, Alchornea megalophylla, Alchornea mildbraedii, Alchornea mollis, Alchornea occidentalis, Alchornea parviflora, Alchornea pearcei, Alchornea perrieri, Alchornea rhodophylla, Alchornea rugosa, Alchornea scandens, Alchornea sicca, Alchornea sidifolia, Alchornea tachirensis, Alchornea tiliifolia, Alchornea trewioides, Alchornea triplinervia,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5757: Based on the initial data import
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.