Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
arianeae
ID:
815411

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 9S: 44 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814745



Common Names

  • Licania Arianeae
  • Arianeae Licania
  • Licania Arianeae


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Description

Licania arianeae (also called 'Ariane's Licania', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Chrysobalanaceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Licania arianeae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade. It has been used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Licania arianeae has white flowers with a yellow center, small seeds, and small seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licania arianeae is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Licania arianeae

Licania arianeae can be found in Mexico.

Licania arianeae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licania arianeae?

Licania arianeae

What are the common names of Licania arianeae?

Ariane's Licania

Where is Licania arianeae found?

It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-352769: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.