Lijndenia brenanii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brenanii
ID:
1083662
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Fern. & R.Fern.) Jacq.-Fél.
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia , sér. 4, 6(4): 398 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083000
Common Names
- Lijndenia
- Brenan's Lijndenia
- Brenanii Lijndenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lijndenia brenanii (also called Brenan's Lijndenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It grows in moist forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lijndenia brenanii is used for its ornamental value in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of fuel and for making dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, star-shaped, with five petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Pale green with white spots.
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Lijndenia brenanii is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may need additional water in hot, dry climates. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.
Where to Find Lijndenia brenanii
Lijndenia brenanii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Lijndenia genus
Lijndenia laurina, Lijndenia capitellata, Lijndenia gardneri, Lijndenia barteri, Lijndenia ramiflora, Lijndenia brenanii, Lijndenia melastomoides, Lijndenia danguyana, Lijndenia roborea, Lijndenia terminalis, Lijndenia procteri, Lijndenia acuminata, Lijndenia darainensis, Lijndenia densiflora, Lijndenia meeusei, Lijndenia udzungwarum,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20304881: Based on the initial data import
Rosette Batarda Fernandes (1916-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Fern.' in the authors string.
Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' in the authors string.
Abílio Fernandes (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fern.' in the authors string.