Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
820704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 34: 8 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000820038



Common Names

  • Licania Gracilipes
  • Gracilipes Licania
  • Gracilipes Licania Plant


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Description

Licania gracilipes (also called Slender-Stalked Licania, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and small, round fruits. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Licania gracilipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to create hedges and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Licania gracilipes has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licania gracilipes can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in light, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Licania gracilipes

Licania gracilipes is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is found growing in open meadows and along roadsides at elevations of 2,000 to 3,000 meters.

Licania gracilipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licania gracilipes?

Licania gracilipes

What is the common name of Licania gracilipes?

Gracile-footed licania

Where is Licania gracilipes native to?

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,

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