Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
areolata
ID:
1579546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prance

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 72(3)-43: 4 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042236



Common Names

  • Licania Areolata
  • Areolata Licania
  • Licania Flower


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Description

Licania areolata (also called Areolate Licania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is a shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall, with oblong leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to tropical South America, where it grows in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Licania areolata is used as a natural dye and has antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Licania areolata has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licania areolata can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Licania areolata

Licania areolata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Licania areolata FAQ

What is the common name of Licania areolata?

Areolate Licania

What is the native range of Licania areolata?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

What is the growth rate of Licania areolata?

Moderate

Species in the Licania genus

Licania velutina, Licania cidii, Licania pittieri, Licania ferreirae, Licania cuyabenensis, Licania teixeirae, Licania tocantina, Licania nelsonii, Licania arianeae, Licania lamentanda, Licania naviculistipula, Licania santosii, Licania sandwithii, Licania rodriguesii, Licania riedelii, Licania piresii, Licania paraensis, Licania niloi, Licania maxima, Licania marleneae, Licania savannarum, Licania silvae, Licania tepuiensis, Licania stewardii, Licania lanceolata, Licania aracaensis, Licania cordata, Licania bracteata, Licania blackii, Licania bellingtonii, Licania bahiensis, Licania apiculata, Licania belemii, Licania jimenezii, Licania irwinii, Licania impressa, Licania couepiifolia, Licania furfuracea, Licania foldatsii, Licania fanshawei, Licania harlingii, Licania roraimensis, Licania robusta, Licania rufescens, Licania incana, Licania hypoleuca, Licania hoehnei, Licania hitchcockii, Licania indurata, Licania glauca,

Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family

Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,