Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
caroliniana
ID:
456167

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Dandy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 70: 329 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455499



Common Names

  • Lachnanthes Caroliniana
  • Carolina Redroot
  • Carolina Bloodroot


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Synonyms

  • Anonymos tincotria Walter [unknown]
  • Dilatris caroliniana Lam. [unknown]
  • Dilatris heritiera Pers. [unknown]
  • Dilatris tinctoria Pursh [unknown]
  • Gyrotheca tinctoria W.Stone [unknown]
  • Heritiera gmelinii Michx. [unknown]
  • Heritiera tinctorium Walter ex J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Lachnanthes tinctoria Elliott [unknown]
  • Lachnanthes tinctoria major Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Lachnanthes caroliniana (also called Carolina Redroot, among many other common names) is a small shrub, up to 1.5 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lachnanthes caroliniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lachnanthes caroliniana is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower with a long corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachnanthes caroliniana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lachnanthes caroliniana

Lachnanthes caroliniana is native to the southeastern United States.

Lachnanthes caroliniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachnanthes caroliniana?

Lachnanthes caroliniana

What are the common names of Lachnanthes caroliniana?

Carolina Redroot

What is the natural habitat of Lachnanthes caroliniana?

Wetlands, marshes, and swamps

Species in the Lachnanthes genus

Species in the Haemodoraceae family

Anigozanthos bicolor, Anigozanthos flavidus, Anigozanthos gabrielae, Anigozanthos humilis, Anigozanthos kalbarriensis, Anigozanthos manglesii, Anigozanthos onycis, Anigozanthos preissii, Anigozanthos pulcherrimus, Anigozanthos rufus, Anigozanthos viridis, Barberetta aurea, Blancoa canescens, Conostylis aculeata, Conostylis albescens, Conostylis androstemma, Conostylis angustifolia, Conostylis argentea, Conostylis aurea, Conostylis bealiana, Conostylis bracteata, Conostylis breviscapa, Conostylis candicans, Conostylis canteriata, Conostylis caricina, Conostylis crassinerva, Conostylis deplexa, Conostylis dielsii, Conostylis drummondii, Conostylis festucacea, Conostylis hiemalis, Conostylis juncea, Conostylis latens, Conostylis laxiflora, Conostylis lepidospermoides, Conostylis micrantha, Conostylis misera, Conostylis neocymosa, Conostylis pauciflora, Conostylis petrophiloides, Conostylis phathyrantha, Conostylis prolifera, Conostylis pusilla, Conostylis resinosa, Conostylis robusta, Conostylis rogeri, Conostylis scorsiflora, Conostylis seminuda, Conostylis serrulata, Conostylis setigera,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-251506: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.