Status:
valid
Authors:
J.E.Bat. & S.A.Mori
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 296(1): 43 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347922
Common Names
- Eschweilera Donosoensis
- Donoso Eschweilera
- Donoso's Eschweilera
Description
Eschweilera donosoensis (also called 'Donosoensis', among many other common names) is a small shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Chile, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eschweilera donosoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eschweilera donosoensis has small, yellow flowers with white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eschweilera donosoensis is a tropical perennial that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Eschweilera donosoensis
Eschweilera donosoensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Eschweilera donosoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eschweilera donosoensis?
Eschweilera donosoensis
What is the family of Eschweilera donosoensis?
Lecythidaceae
Where is Eschweilera donosoensis found?
Chile
Species in the Eschweilera genus
Eschweilera alata,
Eschweilera albiflora,
Eschweilera alvimii,
Eschweilera amazonica,
Eschweilera amazoniciformis,
Eschweilera amplexifolia,
Eschweilera andina,
Eschweilera antioquensis,
Eschweilera apiculata,
Eschweilera atropetiolata,
Eschweilera baguensis,
Eschweilera beebei,
Eschweilera bogotensis,
Eschweilera boltenii,
Eschweilera bracteosa,
Eschweilera cabrerana,
Eschweilera calyculata,
Eschweilera carinata,
Eschweilera caudiculata,
Eschweilera chartaceifolia,
Eschweilera collina,
Eschweilera collinsii,
Eschweilera complanata,
Eschweilera compressa,
Eschweilera congestiflora,
Eschweilera coriacea,
Eschweilera costaricensis,
Eschweilera cyathiformis,
Eschweilera decolorans,
Eschweilera eperuetorum,
Eschweilera fanshawei,
Eschweilera gigantea,
Eschweilera grandiflora,
Eschweilera hondurensis,
Eschweilera integricalyx,
Eschweilera integrifolia,
Eschweilera itayensis,
Eschweilera jacquelyniae,
Eschweilera juruensis,
Eschweilera klugii,
Eschweilera laevicarpa,
Eschweilera longipedicellata,
Eschweilera macrocarpa,
Eschweilera mattos-silvae,
Eschweilera mexicana,
Eschweilera micrantha,
Eschweilera microcalyx,
Eschweilera nana,
Eschweilera neblinensis,
Eschweilera neei,
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,
References
Juvenal E. Batista: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Bat.' in the authors string.