Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
927156

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Lorence

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 11(1): 210. 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926491

Common Names

  • Coutaportla guatemalensis
  • Guatemalan Coutaportla
  • Guatemalan Cajeput

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Description

Coutaportla guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan Coutaportla, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown with leathery, glossy green leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in secondary forests and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Coutaportla guatemalensis is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coutaportla guatemalensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coutaportla guatemalensis is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings or by division of the rootball.

Where to Find Coutaportla guatemalensis

Coutaportla guatemalensis is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.