Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
1302152

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cambess.) L.B.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 48: 283 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301490



Common Names

  • Lamanonia Speciosa
  • Speciosa's Lamanonia
  • Lamanonia Speciosa's


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Description

Lamanonia speciosa (also called Showy Lamanonia, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub that typically grows up to 0.3 m tall. It has a creeping rhizome and its leaves are simple. It is native to South America and typically grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Lamanonia speciosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Cunoniaceae. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lamanonia speciosa has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters on the top of the stem. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a short stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lamanonia speciosa is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be grown in a wide range of soils and climates. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Lamanonia speciosa

Lamanonia speciosa is found in Madagascar.

Lamanonia speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lamanonia speciosa?

Lamanonia speciosa

What is the common name of Lamanonia speciosa?

Showy Lamanonia

What is the natural habitat of Lamanonia speciosa?

Dry forests and scrublands

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

Jacques Cambessèdes (1799-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cambess.' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:134956-2: Based on the initial data import