Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ternatensis
ID:
816553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. ex Duss

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Fl. Phan. Antill. Franç. : 259 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815887



Common Names

  • Licania ternatensis
  • Ternatensis Licania
  • Ternatensis Licania Tree


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Description

Licania ternatensis (also called Ternate Licania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Chrysobalanaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, and is found in open forests, thickets, and grasslands. It has white or yellowish flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Licania ternatensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, asthma, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Licania ternatensis is white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licania ternatensis is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Licania ternatensis

Licania ternatensis can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Licania ternatensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licania ternatensis?

Licania ternatensis

What is the common name of Licania ternatensis?

Ternate Licania

What type of plant is Licania ternatensis?

Tree

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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