Lecythis lanceolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
775064
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1804
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 6: 27 (1804)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774397
Common Names
- Lecythis lanceolata
- Lanceolate Lecythis
- Lanceolata Lecythis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lecythis lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Lecythis, Lanceolate Plant, or Lanceolate Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lecythis lanceolata is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lecythis lanceolata has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lecythis lanceolata is a tropical plant native to South America. It is a terrestrial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizome. It prefers a well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is relatively undemanding when it comes to water parameters.
Where to Find Lecythis lanceolata
Lecythis lanceolata can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Lecythis lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lecythis lanceolata?
Lecythis lanceolata
What is the family of Lecythis lanceolata?
Lecythidaceae
Where is Lecythis lanceolata native to?
Brazil
Species in the Lecythis genus
Lecythis lanceolata, Lecythis idatimon, Lecythis persistens, Lecythis pisonis, Lecythis poiteaui, Lecythis ampla, Lecythis marcgraaviana, Lecythis corrugata, Lecythis minor, Lecythis gracieana, Lecythis mesophylla, Lecythis chartacea, Lecythis tuyrana, Lecythis lurida, Lecythis barnebyi, Lecythis alutacea, Lecythis holcogyne, Lecythis zabucajo, Lecythis schwackei, Lecythis pneumatophora, Lecythis prancei, Lecythis parvifructa, Lecythis serrata, Lecythis confertiflora, Lecythis brancoensis, Lecythis retusa, Lecythis schomburgkii, Lecythis ollaria, Lecythis ibiriba, Lecythis oldemanii, Lecythis praeclara,
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-312974: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.