Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sericeus
ID:
456768

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Pfeiff.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 83 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456100



Common Names

  • Lagenocarpus sericeus
  • Sericeus Lagenocarpus
  • Reed-like Lagenocarpus


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Description

Lagenocarpus sericeus (also called 'Silky 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 sericeus is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lagenocarpus sericeus has small white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Lagenocarpus sericeus: This species can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.

Where to Find Lagenocarpus sericeus

Lagenocarpus sericeus can be found in tropical rainforests in South America.

Lagenocarpus sericeus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagenocarpus sericeus?

Lagenocarpus sericeus

What is the common name of Lagenocarpus sericeus?

Silky lagenocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Lagenocarpus sericeus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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:134894-2: 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].