Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aubl.) R.A.Howard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 64: 260 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711501
Common Names
- Guatteria punctata
- Punctata Guatteria
- Punctata Starburst Flower
Description
Guatteria punctata (also called Punctata, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador. It typically grows to a height of up to 10 m and has alternate, elliptic to oblong-elliptic leaves. It is found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Guatteria punctata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guatteria punctata is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guatteria punctata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Guatteria punctata
Guatteria punctata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Guatteria punctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guatteria punctata?
Guatteria punctata
What is the common name of Guatteria punctata?
Punctata Guatteria
Where is Guatteria punctata native to?
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,