Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
urceolaris
ID:
816606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(2): 15 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815940



Common Names

  • Licania urceolaris
  • Urceolaris Licania
  • Urceolaris's Licania


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Description

Licania urceolaris (also called Cacho de Venado, 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 urceolaris is used as an ornamental shrub and hedge plant. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Licania urceolaris has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licania urceolaris is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Licania urceolaris

Licania urceolaris can be found in Central and South America.

Licania urceolaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licania urceolaris?

Licania urceolaris

What is the common name of Licania urceolaris?

Urceolate Licania

What type of plant is Licania urceolaris?

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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