Guatteria friesiana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the South American continent. It is primarily found within the tropical regions of Western South America, specifically in Colombia. Additionally, the species extends its range into the northern territories of Brazil. This indicates that its natural habitat is concentrated in these particular lowland or montane environments. Consequently, its geographical presence is limited to these key ecological zones in the western and northern parts of the region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Guaiaia friesiana is characterized by its presence within the Floresta de Terra Firme, where it thrives in stable, non-flooded forest environments. This species is typically found at a mean elevation of 160 m AMSL, occupying specific ecological niches within the lowland tropical forest structure. Its distribution is closely tied to the nutrient cycling and microclimatic stability provided by these terrestrial forest systems.

Elevational range mean:

160 m AMSL

Habitat :

Floresta de Terra Firme

Morphology

The morphology of Guatteria friesiana is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically classified as a tree. It is a self-supporting plant that does not function as a climber or a liana, nor does it exhibit any parasitic behavior, remaining entirely independent in its growth. As a terrestrial species, it lacks aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies and does not grow as an epiphyte, maintaining its presence on the ground. The plant reaches a maximum height of approximately 10 meters, contributing to its structural presence within its ecological niche through its robust, woody architecture.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Guatteria friesiana has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
2. Planta medica

Stem

1. Phytochemistry

Conditions

Guatteria friesiana has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include tumor.

Tumor

1. Planta medica

Preparations

Guatteria friesiana has 3 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil, essential oil from the leaves, leaf essential oil.

Essential oil

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Essential oil from the leaves

1. Planta medica

Leaf essential oil

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences