Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
456517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 9: 304 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455849



Common Names

  • Lagenocarpus Guianensis
  • Guianan Lagenocarpus
  • Lagenocarpus


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Description

Lagenocarpus guianensis (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 guianensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lagenocarpus guianensis sub. guianensis
Lagenocarpus guianensis sub. hypochaetus T.Koyama

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lagenocarpus guianensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagenocarpus guianensis 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 guianensis

Lagenocarpus guianensis can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Lagenocarpus guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagenocarpus guianensis?

Lagenocarpus guianensis

What is the common name of Lagenocarpus guianensis?

Guianan Lagenocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Lagenocarpus guianensis?

Tropical rainforests

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310032-1: 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].