Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
359481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zickel & Leitão

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Bot. 16: 80 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358813



Common Names

  • Brazilian Lamanonia
  • Brazilian Lamanonia Tree
  • Brazilian Tree


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Description

Lamanonia brasiliensis (also called Brazilian Lamanonia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It grows up to 2 feet tall and has small, green leaves. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open fields and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lamanonia brasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lamanonia brasiliensis is yellow, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf and a short, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lamanonia brasiliensis is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Thin the seedlings to a spacing of 10-15 cm when they are 5-7 cm tall. The plant will produce flowers in the summer and should be harvested before the seed pods form.

Where to Find Lamanonia brasiliensis

Lamanonia brasiliensis is native to tropical regions of South America, including parts of Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Lamanonia brasiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lamanonia brasiliensis?

Lamanonia brasiliensis

What type of plant is Lamanonia brasiliensis?

A shrub

Where is Lamanonia brasiliensis found?

It is found in South America

Species in the Cunoniaceae family

Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2338801: Based on the initial data import
Hermógenes de Freitas Leitão (1944-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leitão' in the authors string.
Carmen Sílvia Zickel (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zickel' in the authors string.