Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
cuatrecasasii
ID:
618262

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 318 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617594

Common Names

  • Compsoneura Cuatrecasasii
  • Cuatrecasasii Compsoneura
  • Compsoneura

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Description

Compsoneura cuatrecasasii (also called Cuatrecasas' guayabillo, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 3–5 m. It is native to Central America and is found in the tropical wet forests of Costa Rica and Panama. It is found in wet, lowland forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Compsoneura cuatrecasasii is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments, fever, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to produce incense.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Compsoneura cuatrecasasii has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Compsoneura cuatrecasasii is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings or layering. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seedbed in the spring. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from the tip of a branch and place it in a pot filled with moist potting soil. To propagate by layering, bend a branch to the ground and cover it with soil. Keep the soil moist until the branch takes root.

Where to Find Compsoneura cuatrecasasii

Compsoneura cuatrecasasii is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the region.

Compsoneura cuatrecasasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Compsoneura cuatrecasasii?

Compsoneura cuatrecasasii

What is the common name of Compsoneura cuatrecasasii?

Cuatrecasas' Compsoneura

What is the natural habitat of Compsoneura cuatrecasasii?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:64006-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.