Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
816481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fanshawe & Maguire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 75: 322 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815815



Common Names

  • Licania microphylla
  • Small-leaved Licania
  • Small-flowered Licania


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Description

Licania microphylla (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 microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, asthma, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Licania microphylla are yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licania microphylla is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed, cuttings, or division. When propagating through seed, it is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer. When propagating through cuttings, it is best to take cuttings from the stem or root in the late spring or early summer. When propagating through division, it is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Licania microphylla

Licania microphylla can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Licania microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licania microphylla?

Licania microphylla

What is the common name of Licania microphylla?

Microphyllous Licania

What is the natural habitat of Licania microphylla?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-353750: Based on the initial data import
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
Dennys Basil Fanshawe (b.1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fanshawe' in the authors string.