Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
celiae
ID:
456406

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Koyama & Maguire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 46 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455738



Common Names

  • Lagenocarpus celiae
  • Celia's Lagenocarpus
  • Celia Lagenocarpus


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Description

Lagenocarpus celiae (also called Celia's Lagenocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Africa. It has small, oval leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lagenocarpus celiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin conditions, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lagenocarpus celiae is small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagenocarpus celiae is a small tree native to Central America. It can reach up to 8 m in height and has a dense, rounded crown. Propagation is best done from seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seeds should be covered lightly and watered regularly. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location. Fertilize regularly and prune to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Lagenocarpus celiae

Lagenocarpus celiae is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Lagenocarpus celiae FAQ

What are the common names of Lagenocarpus celiae?

Celia's Lagenocarpus, Celia Lagenocarpus Palm

What is the natural habitat of Lagenocarpus celiae?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the growth rate of Lagenocarpus celiae?

It is a slow-growing species

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:134825-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].