Licania irwinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
irwinii
ID:
815818
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 9: 113 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815152
Common Names
- Licania irwinii
- Irwinii Licania
- Irwinii Licania Tree
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Licania irwinii (also called Irwin'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 grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Licania irwinii is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Licania irwinii is yellow in color, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Licania irwinii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Licania irwinii
Licania irwinii can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Licania irwinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licania irwinii?
Licania irwinii
What is the common name of Licania irwinii?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Licania irwinii?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Costa Rica
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-353143: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.