Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
laevicarpa
ID:
775939

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.A.Mori

Source:
iplants

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 44: 32 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775272



Common Names

  • Laevicarpa Eschweilera
  • Eschweilera laevicarpa
  • Smooth-Fruited Eschweilera


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Description

Eschweilera laevicarpa (also called 'Cascara Larga', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, usually reaching a height of 8–15 m. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforests, in areas with an average annual temperature of 20–25 °C. It has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded canopy.

Uses & Benefits

Eschweilera laevicarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eschweilera laevicarpa is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eschweilera laevicarpa 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 Eschweilera laevicarpa

Eschweilera laevicarpa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Eschweilera laevicarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eschweilera laevicarpa?

Eschweilera laevicarpa

What is the common name of Eschweilera laevicarpa?

Smooth-fruited Eschweilera

What is the habitat of Eschweilera laevicarpa?

It is found in lowland tropical moist forests.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-313829: Based on the initial data import
Scott A. Mori (1941-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Mori' in the authors string.