Licania nelsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nelsonii
ID:
815402
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 9S: 53 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814736
Common Names
- Licania Nelsonii
- Nelsonii Licania
- Licania Nelsonii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Licania nelsonii (also called Nelson's Licania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It grows in forests, along roadsides and in hedges.
Uses & Benefits
Licania nelsonii 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 Licania nelsonii flower is small and yellow, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Licania nelsonii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in moist, well-drained soil. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Licania nelsonii
Licania nelsonii can be found in Mexico.
Licania nelsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licania nelsonii?
Licania nelsonii
What are the common names of Licania nelsonii?
Nelson's Licania
Where is Licania nelsonii found?
It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America
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-352760: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.