Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilicarpa
ID:
712218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas & Setten

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 91: 257 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711551

Common Names

  • Sessilicarpa Guatteria
  • Guatteria Sessilicarpa
  • Sessilicarpa's Guatteria

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Description

Guatteria sessilicarpa (also called Sessile-fruited Guatteria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is a small tree or shrub, typically reaching heights of 5-10 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in tropical or subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria sessilicarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guatteria sessilicarpa is a white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria sessilicarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.

Where to Find Guatteria sessilicarpa

Guatteria sessilicarpa is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Guatteria sessilicarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria sessilicarpa?

Guatteria sessilicarpa

What is the family of Guatteria sessilicarpa?

Annonaceae

What is the common name of Guatteria sessilicarpa?

Sessile-fruited 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,

References

Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
A.K.van Setten: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Setten' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:277803-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.