Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
parvifructa
ID:
816780

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fanshawe & Maguire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 75: 374 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816114



Common Names

  • Small-Fruited Licania
  • Small-Fruited Licania Tree
  • Small-Fruited Licania Tree


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Description

Licania parvifructa (also called Small-fruited Licania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Chrysobalanaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Licania parvifructa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Licania parvifructa are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licania parvifructa can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Licania parvifructa

Licania parvifructa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Licania parvifructa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licania parvifructa?

Licania parvifructa

What is the common name of Licania parvifructa?

Small-fruited Licania

What is the habitat of Licania parvifructa?

It is found in tropical rainforests in 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-354025: 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.