Lecythis praeclara - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praeclara
ID:
1581594
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sandwith) S.A.Mori ex Molino & Sabatier
Source:
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 44(26): 502. 2022 [13 Dec 2022] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042637
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lecythis praeclara (also called Splendid Lecythis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 17 meters in height. It is native to the rainforests of the Amazon and is found in humid forests and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lecythis praeclara is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lecythis praeclara is white and small, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black and white spotted pattern. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lecythis praeclara is a shrub that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to maintain the shape of the shrub.
Where to Find Lecythis praeclara
Lecythis praeclara is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Lecythis praeclara FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lecythis praeclara?
Lecythis praeclara
What is the common name of Lecythis praeclara?
Splendid Lecythis
What is the natural habitat of Lecythis praeclara?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
IPNI Record:77317380-1: Nomenclatural data derived from IPNI April 2023 import