Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Knuth
Source:
iplants
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 219a: 25 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775466
Common Names
- Gustavia excelsa
- Excelsa
- Tall Gustavia
Description
Gustavia excelsa (also called 'Caimitillo de Montaña', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, usually reaching a height of 10–20 m. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforests, in areas with an average annual temperature of 20–25 °C. It has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded canopy.
Uses & Benefits
Gustavia excelsa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gustavia excelsa has white flowers with yellow centers, small, round, black seeds, and thin, long seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gustavia excelsa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Gustavia excelsa
Gustavia excelsa is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Gustavia excelsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gustavia excelsa?
Gustavia excelsa
What is the natural habitat of Gustavia excelsa?
Tropical rainforests
What type of soil does Gustavia excelsa prefer?
Fertile, well-draining soil
Species in the Gustavia genus
Gustavia longepetiolata,
Gustavia acuminata,
Gustavia angustifolia,
Gustavia augusta,
Gustavia brachycarpa,
Gustavia coriacea,
Gustavia dodsonii,
Gustavia dubia,
Gustavia elliptica,
Gustavia erythrocarpa,
Gustavia excelsa,
Gustavia flagellata,
Gustavia fosteri,
Gustavia gentryi,
Gustavia gigantophylla,
Gustavia gracillima,
Gustavia gracillipes,
Gustavia grandibracteata,
Gustavia hexapetala,
Gustavia inakuama,
Gustavia latifolia,
Gustavia longifolia,
Gustavia longifuniculata,
Gustavia macarenensis,
Gustavia monocaulis,
Gustavia nana,
Gustavia occidentalis,
Gustavia parviflora,
Gustavia petiolata,
Gustavia poeppigiana,
Gustavia pubescens,
Gustavia pulchra,
Gustavia romeroi,
Gustavia santanderiensis,
Gustavia serrata,
Gustavia sessilis,
Gustavia speciosa,
Gustavia superba,
Gustavia tejerae,
Gustavia terminaliflora,
Gustavia verticillata,
Gustavia johnclarkii,
Gustavia hubbardiorum,
Gustavia paucisperma,
Species in the Lecythidaceae family
Allantoma lineata,
Allantoma pauciramosa,
Allantoma uaupensis,
Allantoma kuhlmannii,
Allantoma pachyantha,
Allantoma pluriflora,
Allantoma decandra,
Allantoma integrifolia,
Asteranthos brasiliensis,
Barringtonia acutangula,
Barringtonia apiculata,
Barringtonia ashtonii,
Barringtonia asiatica,
Barringtonia angusta,
Barringtonia belagaensis,
Barringtonia calyptrata,
Barringtonia calyptrocalyx,
Barringtonia conoidea,
Barringtonia corneri,
Barringtonia curranii,
Barringtonia edulis,
Barringtonia filirachis,
Barringtonia fusiformis,
Barringtonia gigantostachya,
Barringtonia hallieri,
Barringtonia havilandii,
Barringtonia integrifolia,
Barringtonia josephstaalensis,
Barringtonia khaoluangensis,
Barringtonia lanceolata,
Barringtonia lauterbachii,
Barringtonia longifolia,
Barringtonia longipes,
Barringtonia longisepala,
Barringtonia macrocarpa,
Barringtonia macrostachya,
Barringtonia neocaledonica,
Barringtonia niedenzuana,
Barringtonia novae-hiberniae,
Barringtonia palawanensis,
Barringtonia papeh,
Barringtonia papuana,
Barringtonia pauciflora,
Barringtonia payensiana,
Barringtonia pendula,
Barringtonia procera,
Barringtonia pseudoglomerata,
Barringtonia pterita,
Barringtonia racemosa,
Barringtonia reticulata,