Lecythis pisonis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pisonis
ID:
775095
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cambess.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 2: 377 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774428
Common Names
- Lecythis pisonis
- Pison's Lecythis
- Lecythis Pisonis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lecythis pisonis (also called Pison's Lecythis, Pison's Plant, or Pison's 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 pisonis 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 pisonis 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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Lecythis pisonis is a large tree, growing up to 40m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Germination is usually slow and erratic.
Where to Find Lecythis pisonis
Lecythis pisonis can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Lecythis pisonis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lecythis pisonis?
Lecythis pisonis
What is the family of Lecythis pisonis?
Lecythidaceae
Where is Lecythis pisonis 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-313001: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Cambessèdes (1799-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cambess.' in the authors string.