Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
zabucajo
ID:
775196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane 2: 719 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774529



Common Names

  • Lecythis zabucajo
  • Zabucajo Lecythis
  • Lecythis Zabucajo


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Description

Lecythis zabucajo (also called Monkey Pot Tree, among many other common names) is a large tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It has a thick trunk and grows up to 30 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 zabucajo 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 zabucajo 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Lecythis zabucajo 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 zabucajo

Lecythis zabucajo is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Lecythis zabucajo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lecythis zabucajo?

Lecythis zabucajo

What is the family of Lecythis zabucajo?

Lecythidaceae

Where is Lecythis zabucajo native to?

Brazil

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,