Lagenocarpus sabanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sabanensis
ID:
456748
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilly
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28(1): 57 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456080
Common Names
- Lagenocarpus Sabanensis
- Sabanensis Orchid
- Sabanensis Lipstick Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lagenocarpus sabanensis (also called 'Saban Seagrape', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This plant typically grows in coastal areas, such as beaches, sand dunes, and coral reefs.
Uses & Benefits
Lagenocarpus sabanensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lagenocarpus sabanensis is small, white and fragrant. The seed is a small, dark brown nut and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lagenocarpus sabanensis is a tropical rainforest tree native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Lagenocarpus sabanensis
Lagenocarpus sabanensis can be found in tropical rainforests in South America.
Lagenocarpus sabanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lagenocarpus sabanensis?
Lagenocarpus sabanensis
What is the common name of Lagenocarpus sabanensis?
Saban Lagenocarpus
What is the habitat of Lagenocarpus sabanensis?
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
Charles Louis Gilly (b.1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilly' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:134891-2: 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].