Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
teixeirae
ID:
815083

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 9S: 47 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814417



Common Names

  • Licania Teixeirae
  • Teixeira's Licania
  • Teixeirae Licania


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Description

Licania teixeirae (also called 'Teixeira's Licania', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Licania teixeirae has been used for medicinal purposes and as a source of timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Licania teixeirae has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licania teixeirae can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Licania teixeirae

Licania teixeirae is native to Central America and can be found in wet, montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 meters.

Licania teixeirae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licania teixeirae?

Licania teixeirae

What is the family of Licania teixeirae?

Chrysobalanaceae

What is the common name of Licania teixeirae?

Teixeira's Licania

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-352470: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.