Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pruinosa
ID:
816945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 25: 516 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816279



Common Names

  • Licania Pruinosa
  • Pruinosa Licania
  • Licania


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Description

Licania pruinosa (also called Pruinose Licania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves with a pruinose pattern and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Licania pruinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headache, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Licania pruinosa is a white or yellowish-white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licania pruinosa is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Licania pruinosa

Licania pruinosa can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Licania pruinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licania pruinosa?

Licania pruinosa

What is the common name of Licania pruinosa?

Pruinose Licania

Where is Licania pruinosa native to?

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-354174: Based on the initial data import
Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.