Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
salicifolius
ID:
444285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Liebm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1853: 90 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443617



Common Names

  • Lasiocarpus salicifolius
  • Willow-leaved Lasiocarpus
  • Lasiocarpus


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Description

Lasiocarpus salicifolius (also called Salicifolius, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas and on roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lasiocarpus salicifolius is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lasiocarpus salicifolius has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasiocarpus salicifolius can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It is best to propagate in spring or summer.

Where to Find Lasiocarpus salicifolius

Lasiocarpus salicifolius is native to Central and South America and can be found in the Amazon basin.

Lasiocarpus salicifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiocarpus salicifolius?

Lasiocarpus salicifolius

What is the common name of Lasiocarpus salicifolius?

Willow-leaved Lasiocarpus

What is the family of Lasiocarpus salicifolius?

Asteraceae

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,