Lecythis ollaria - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ollaria
ID:
776211
Status:
valid
Authors:
Loefl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1758
Citation Micro:
Iter Hispan. 189 1758
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775544
Common Names
- Lecythis ollaria
- Ollaria Monkeypot
- Monkeypot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lecythis ollaria (also called Monkey Pot Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lecythis ollaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lecythis ollaria is a yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lecythis ollaria is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Lecythis ollaria
Lecythis ollaria can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Lecythis ollaria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lecythis ollaria?
Lecythis ollaria
What is the common name of Lecythis ollaria?
Ollaria Lecythis
Where is Lecythis ollaria native to?
Central America
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-314084: Based on the initial data import
Pehr Löfling (1729-1756): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loefl.' in the authors string.