Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
letestui
ID:
775829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lecomte

Source:
iplants

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 26: 68 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775162



Common Names

  • Crateranthus letestui
  • Letestu's Crateranthus
  • Letestui Crateranthus


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Description

Crateranthus letestui (also called Letestu's Crateranthus, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to the Amazon Rainforest in South America, and is found in lowland tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crateranthus letestui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used in traditional medicines and its fruits are edible. The wood is also used for fuel and charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Crateranthus letestui flower is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crateranthus letestui is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. The seed should be soaked in water for 24 hours before sowing. Germination usually takes around 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Crateranthus letestui

Crateranthus letestui can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Crateranthus letestui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crateranthus letestui?

Crateranthus letestui

What is the common name of Crateranthus letestui?

Letestu's crateranthus

Where is Crateranthus letestui native to?

Congo

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,

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