Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
arborea
ID:
133791

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 38 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133120



Common Names

  • Lachanodes Tree
  • Lachanodes
  • Lachanodes Arbor


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Description

Lachanodes arborea (also called Tree Lettuce, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to Central and South America. It has a single trunk with large, lobed leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lachanodes arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lachanodes arborea has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachanodes arborea is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Lachanodes arborea

Lachanodes arborea is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and North Africa. It is also found in parts of the Middle East.

Lachanodes arborea FAQ

What are the common names of Lachanodes arborea?

Tree Lachanodes

What type of plant is Lachanodes arborea?

Perennial herb

Where is Lachanodes arborea native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Lachanodes genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:227766-1: Based on the initial data import