Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macropus
ID:
712051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(1): 28 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711384

Common Names

  • Guatteria macropus
  • Macropus Guatteria
  • Macropus's Guatteria

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Description

Guatteria macropus (also called Gualteria macropus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a smooth, gray bark and light green, glossy leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria macropus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guatteria macropus is white or yellowish-white, and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria macropus is a small, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seeds or cuttings taken in spring or summer. Plant the seeds or cuttings in a moist, well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, humid location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Guatteria macropus

Guatteria macropus is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in wet montane forests.

Guatteria macropus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria macropus?

Guatteria macropus

What is the natural habitat of Guatteria macropus?

It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

What are the common names of Guatteria macropus?

It is commonly known as Long-legged Guatteria or Long-legged Guatteria.

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,