Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 4: 206 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711558
Common Names
- Slateri Guatteria
- Guatteria Slateri
- Slateri's Guatteria
Description
Guatteria slateri (also called Slater's 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 slateri has been used for timber, fuel, and as a source of tannins. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guatteria slateri 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guatteria slateri 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 slateri
Guatteria slateri can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Guatteria slateri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guatteria slateri?
Guatteria slateri
What is the family of Guatteria slateri?
Annonaceae
What is the common name of Guatteria slateri?
Slater's 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,