Alchornea latifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
939893
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 98 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939231
Common Names
- Alchornea latifolia
- Latifolia Orchid
- Latifolia Dendrobium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alchornea latifolia (also called 'Broadleaf Alchornea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of South America. It has broad, oval-shaped leaves and produces clusters of small, yellow flowers. It is typically found growing in humid, tropical forests, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Alchornea latifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alchornea latifolia is white with a yellowish-green lip. It has a small seedpod, which contains small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alchornea latifolia is a warm-growing shrub found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Alchornea latifolia
Alchornea latifolia is found in the tropical rainforests of West Africa.
Species in the Alchornea genus
Alchornea brittonii, Alchornea websteri, Alchornea lojaensis, Alchornea acroneura, Alchornea acutifolia, Alchornea alnifolia, Alchornea anamariae, Alchornea androgyna, Alchornea annamica, Alchornea aquifolia, Alchornea bogotensis, Alchornea castaneifolia, Alchornea chiapasana, Alchornea coelophylla, Alchornea cordifolia, Alchornea costaricensis, Alchornea davidii, Alchornea discolor, Alchornea floribunda, Alchornea fluviatilis, Alchornea glabra, Alchornea glandulosa, Alchornea grandiflora, Alchornea grandis, Alchornea guatemalensis, Alchornea hilariana, Alchornea hirtella, Alchornea humbertii, Alchornea hunanensis, Alchornea ilicifolia, Alchornea integrifolia, Alchornea latifolia, Alchornea laxiflora, Alchornea liukiuensis, Alchornea megalophylla, Alchornea mildbraedii, Alchornea mollis, Alchornea occidentalis, Alchornea parviflora, Alchornea pearcei, Alchornea perrieri, Alchornea rhodophylla, Alchornea rugosa, Alchornea scandens, Alchornea sicca, Alchornea sidifolia, Alchornea tachirensis, Alchornea tiliifolia, Alchornea trewioides, Alchornea triplinervia,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5783: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.