Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
rufescens
ID:
816448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Fritsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 4: 52 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815782



Common Names

  • Rufescens Licania
  • Licania Rufescens
  • Licania


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Description

Licania rufescens (also called Rufescent Licania, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It has simple, alternate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Licania rufescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory and digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Licania rufescens are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard, shiny coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licania rufescens is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking its best.

Where to Find Licania rufescens

Licania rufescens is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Licania rufescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licania rufescens?

Licania rufescens

What is the common name of Licania rufescens?

Rufescent Licania

What is the natural habitat of Licania rufescens?

Mountainous regions of Central 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,

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