Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
711917

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 12: 509 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711250

Common Names

  • Discolor Guatteria
  • Discolor Guatteria
  • Discolor Guatteria

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Description

Guatteria discolor (also called Discolor Annona, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and other wood-based products. The plant also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guatteria discolor is a small white or yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria discolor can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Guatteria discolor

Guatteria discolor can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Guatteria discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria discolor?

Guatteria discolor

What is the natural habitat of Guatteria discolor?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the uses of Guatteria discolor?

The wood of Guatteria discolor is used in the manufacture of furniture and other wooden items

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

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:114224-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.