Lecythis mesophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mesophylla
ID:
775137
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.A.Mori
Source:
iplants
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 57: 386 (1970 publ. 1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774470
Common Names
- Lecythis mesophylla
- Mesophyllous Lecythis
- Lecythis Mesophylla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lecythis mesophylla (also called Mesophylla Lecythis, Mesophylla Plant, or Mesophylla 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 mesophylla is an ornamental plant with yellow flowers and thick, fleshy leaves. It is often used in landscaping and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lecythis mesophylla 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 mesophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and in a well-draining soil. They should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Lecythis mesophylla
Lecythis mesophylla can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Lecythis mesophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lecythis mesophylla?
Lecythis mesophylla
What is the family of Lecythis mesophylla?
Lecythidaceae
Where is Lecythis mesophylla 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-313040: Based on the initial data import
Scott A. Mori (1941-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Mori' in the authors string.