Status:
valid
Authors:
Erkens & N.Zamora
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Blumea 60: 125 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344805
Common Names
- Guatteria pachycarpa
- Pachycarpa Guatteria
- Pachycarpa Hatchet-leaf
Description
Guatteria pachycarpa (also called Pachycarpa Guatteria, among many other common names) is a small, perennial tree with a rosette of basal leaves and a single flower head. It is native to Ecuador, and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Guatteria pachycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments like fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guatteria pachycarpa has white or yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guatteria pachycarpa is a shrub that is native to South America. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken when the plant is actively growing, usually in the spring or summer. Seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 18-22°C. Germination usually takes 2-4 weeks.
Where to Find Guatteria pachycarpa
Guatteria pachycarpa is found in the Amazon rainforest of Colombia and Venezuela.
Guatteria pachycarpa FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Guatteria pachycarpa?
Guatteria pachycarpa is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
What type of soil does Guatteria pachycarpa prefer?
Guatteria pachycarpa prefers moist, well-drained soil.
How much sunlight does Guatteria pachycarpa need?
Guatteria pachycarpa needs partial shade or filtered sunlight.
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
Roy H.J. Erkens: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Erkens' in the authors string.