Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
rotundicarpa
ID:
1335469

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.E.Bat. & S.A.Mori

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 296(1): 46 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347923



Common Names

  • Eschweilera Rotundicarpa
  • Round-fruited Eschweilera
  • Round-fruited Lecythis


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Description

Eschweilera rotundicarpa (also called 'Rotundicarpa', among many other common names) is a small shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eschweilera rotundicarpa 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 rotundicarpa has small, yellow flowers with white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eschweilera rotundicarpa 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 rotundicarpa

Eschweilera rotundicarpa 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 rotundicarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eschweilera rotundicarpa?

Eschweilera rotundicarpa

What is the family of Eschweilera rotundicarpa?

Lecythidaceae

Where is Eschweilera rotundicarpa found?

Brazil

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

Scott A. Mori (1941-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Mori' in the authors string.
Juvenal E. Batista: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Bat.' in the authors string.