Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
bilocularis
ID:
222455

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Dyer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Sci. 40: 123 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221784



Common Names

  • Two-celled Palm
  • Lachnostylis bilocularis
  • Two-celled Lachnostylis


Searching for Lachnostylis bilocularis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Lachnostylis bilocularis (also called Two-celled Lachnostylis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with ovate-oblong leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lachnostylis bilocularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in aromatherapy. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lachnostylis bilocularis is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence with a single spike. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

Searching for Lachnostylis bilocularis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Lachnostylis bilocularis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in a container or in the ground and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat, compact shape.

Where to Find Lachnostylis bilocularis

Lachnostylis bilocularis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Lachnostylis bilocularis FAQ

What is the common name of Lachnostylis bilocularis?

Bilocularis

What is the scientific name of Bilocularis?

Lachnostylis bilocularis

What is the natural habitat of Lachnostylis bilocularis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-106755: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Dyer (1900-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Dyer' in the authors string.