Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
aggregatum
ID:
364603

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.J.Bergius) Rusby

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 4: 447 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363935



Common Names

  • Lacistema aggregatum
  • Aggregate Lacistema
  • Climbing Lacistema


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Synonyms

  • Lacistema myricoides Sw. [valid]
  • Lacistema orinocense Baehni [valid]
  • Lacistema coriaceum A.DC. [valid]
  • Lacistema elongatum Schnizl. [valid]
  • Lacistema myricoides stipitatum A.DC. [valid]
  • Piper aggregatum P.J.Bergius [unknown]
  • Didymandra purpurea Willd. [valid]
  • Synzyganthera purpurea Ruiz & Pav. [valid]
  • Nematospermum laevigatum Rich. [valid]
  • Lacistema poeppigii A.DC. [valid]
  • Lacistema purpureum A.DC. [valid]
  • Lacistema bolivianum Gand. [valid]
  • Lacistema curtum J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Lacistema rosidiscum J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Lacistema weberbaueri Baehni [valid]
  • Lacistema oblongum Spreng. [valid]
  • Lacistema floribundum Miq. [valid]
  • Lacistema angustum Schnizl. [valid]
  • Lacistema guyanense Gand. [valid]
  • Lacistema aggregatum elongatum Maguire [valid]
  • Lacistema occidentale Cuatrec. [valid]
  • Lacistema pacificum Cuatrec. [valid]
  • Piper fasciculare Rudge [unknown]

Description

Lacistema aggregatum (also called Aggregated Lacistema, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in moist lowland forests and riverine forests. It has a single trunk and its leaves are dark green, glossy, and oblong-lanceolate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Lacistema aggregatum is a species of plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a cover crop to reduce erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lacistema aggregatum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lacistema aggregatum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Once established, Lacistema aggregatum is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Lacistema aggregatum

Lacistema aggregatum is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Lacistema aggregatum FAQ

What are the common names for Lacistema aggregatum?

Common names for Lacistema aggregatum include aggregate lacistema and aggregate lacistema-vine.

How does Lacistema aggregatum reproduce?

Lacistema aggregatum reproduces by seed and vegetatively through cuttings.

What is the natural habitat of Lacistema aggregatum?

Lacistema aggregatum is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

References

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Peter Jonas Bergius (1730-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Bergius' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:134457-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.