Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galeottiana
ID:
711951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 8: 268 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711284

Common Names

  • Galeottiana Guatteria
  • Guatteria Galeottiana
  • Galeottiana Guatteria Plant

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Description

Guatteria galeottiana (also called Guatite, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small tree, usually reaching up to 8 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria galeottiana is used as a medicinal plant, for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guatteria galeottiana is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria galeottiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Guatteria galeottiana

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

Guatteria galeottiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria galeottiana?

Guatteria galeottiana

What is the common name of Guatteria galeottiana?

Galeotti's guatteria

What is the natural habitat of Guatteria galeottiana?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-1600539: Originally associated with wfo-0001065762
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-1600539: Originally associated with wfo-0001065762
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:73419-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.