Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
775213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce ex O.Berg

Source:
iplants

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 487 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774546



Common Names

  • Lecythis retusa
  • Retuse Lecythis
  • Lecythis Retusa


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Description

Lecythis retusa (also called Retuse Lecythis, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It has a thick trunk and grows up to 20 meters tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and elliptic, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Lecythis retusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge or screen. The plant has a high tolerance for drought and can be used as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lecythis retusa has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds that are enclosed in a hard, woody fruit. The seedlings have a single stem with a tuft of long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lecythis retusa 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 retusa

Lecythis retusa is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Lecythis retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lecythis retusa?

Lecythis retusa

What is the common name of Lecythis retusa?

Retusa Lecythis

What is the natural habitat of Lecythis retusa?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador

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-313112: Based on the initial data import
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.