Licania lamentanda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lamentanda
ID:
815414
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 9S: 51 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814748
Common Names
- Lamentanda Licania
- Lamentanda Licania Tree
- Licania Lamentanda
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Licania lamentanda (also called 'Lamenting 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 lamentanda 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
The flower of Licania lamentanda is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and slender.
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Licania lamentanda 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 lamentanda
Licania lamentanda can be found in Mexico.
Licania lamentanda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licania lamentanda?
Licania lamentanda
What is the common name of Licania lamentanda?
Licania lamentanda
Where is Licania lamentanda found?
Licania lamentanda is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Japan.
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-352771: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.