Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
littoralis
ID:
816515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1874: 67 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815849



Common Names

  • Licania littoralis
  • Littoralis Licania
  • Littoralis's Licania


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Description

Licania littoralis (also called Dwarf Licania, Dwarf Licania Tree, and Dwarf Licania Palm, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby tree with small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows up to 10 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Licania littoralis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Licania littoralis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licania littoralis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a light, well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Licania littoralis

Licania littoralis can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Licania littoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licania littoralis?

Licania littoralis

What is the common name of Licania littoralis?

Littoral Licania

What is the natural habitat of Licania littoralis?

Tropical rainforests

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,