Description
Guatteria reinaldii (also called Reinald's Guatteria, among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, tropical forests. It has a spreading canopy of large, leathery leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Guatteria reinaldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guatteria reinaldii has white to yellowish-green flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guatteria reinaldii is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Germination can take up to a month.
Where to Find Guatteria reinaldii
Guatteria reinaldii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.