Licania minuscula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minuscula
ID:
816702
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27: 113 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816036
Common Names
- Licania minuscula
- Tiny Licania
- Tiny-flowered Licania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Licania minuscula (also called 'Licania', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has fragrant, white flowers and grows in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It is often found in tropical forests and other humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Licania minuscula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a hedge plant. It has a high tolerance for pruning and can be used to form a dense hedge. It is also used to make tea and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Licania minuscula has white flowers, small, black, shiny seeds, and small seedlings with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Licania minuscula can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Licania minuscula
Licania minuscula can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Licania minuscula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licania minuscula?
Licania minuscula
What type of plant is Licania minuscula?
Licania minuscula is a species of flowering plant in the family Chrysobalanaceae.
Where is Licania minuscula found?
Licania minuscula is native to Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.
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-353954: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.