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.
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.