Lagenocarpus griseus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griseus
ID:
456511
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boeckeler) H.Pfeiff.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 39: 131 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455843
Common Names
- Lagenocarpus Griseus
- Gray Lagenocarpus
- Lagenocarpus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lagenocarpus griseus (also called Giant Thryallis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 6 m tall, native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is found in dry and moist forests, and in cerrado and caatinga vegetation.
Uses & Benefits
Lagenocarpus griseus is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as a fuel source, and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lagenocarpus griseus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lagenocarpus griseus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures.
Where to Find Lagenocarpus griseus
Lagenocarpus griseus can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Lagenocarpus griseus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lagenocarpus griseus?
Lagenocarpus griseus
What is the common name of Lagenocarpus griseus?
Gray Lagenocarpus
What is the habitat of Lagenocarpus griseus?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Lagenocarpus genus
Lagenocarpus alboniger, Lagenocarpus bracteosus, Lagenocarpus celiae, Lagenocarpus clarkei, Lagenocarpus compactus, Lagenocarpus eriopodus, Lagenocarpus glomerulatus, Lagenocarpus griseus, Lagenocarpus guianensis, Lagenocarpus lanatus, Lagenocarpus parvulus, Lagenocarpus pendulus, Lagenocarpus rigidus, Lagenocarpus sabanensis, Lagenocarpus sericeus, Lagenocarpus velutinus, Lagenocarpus triquetrus, Lagenocarpus tristis,
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
Hans Heinrich Pfeiffer (b.1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Pfeiff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310031-1: 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].