Status:
valid
Authors:
(Arn.) K.Bremer
Source:
ipni
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 2(2): 123 (1982): (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162542
Common Names
- Lijndenia Capitellata
- Capitellata Lijndenia
- Capitellata Lijndenia Plant
Synonyms
- Memecylon arnottianum Wight ex Thwaites [unknown]
Description
Lijndenia capitellata (also called Capitate Lijndenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lijndenia capitellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lijndenia capitellata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lijndenia capitellata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a moist, but not wet, soil.
Where to Find Lijndenia capitellata
Lijndenia capitellata can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Lijndenia capitellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lijndenia capitellata?
Lijndenia capitellata
What is the common name of Lijndenia capitellata?
Capitellata Fern
Where does Lijndenia capitellata grow?
Lijndenia capitellata is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas.
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,