Lacistema lucidum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucidum
ID:
1250380
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schnizl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 4(1): 282 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249718
Common Names
- Lacistema Lucidum
- Lacistema Shiny
- Lacistema Glossy
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Lacistema lucidum (also called Lacistemataceae, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lacistemataceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical South America, occurring in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lacistema lucidum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lacistema lucidum are small, white and fragrant. They have four petals and are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Lacistema lucidum is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires minimal care and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Lacistema lucidum
Lacistema lucidum is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Lacistema lucidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lacistema lucidum?
Lacistema lucidum
What is the common name of Lacistema lucidum?
Shiny Lacistema
What is the natural habitat of Lacistema lucidum?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Lacistema genus
Species in the Lacistemataceae family
Lacistema hasslerianum, Lacistema krukovii, Lacistema aggregatum, Lacistema grandifolium, Lacistema polystachyum, Lacistema pubescens, Lacistema serrulatum, Lacistema macbridei, Lacistema nena, Lacistema robustum, Lacistema lucidum, Lacistema ligiae, Lozania mutisiana, Lozania pittieri, Lozania glabrata, Lozania klugii, Lozania nunkui,
References
Adalbert Schnizlein (1814-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schnizl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:462062-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.