Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
brevipes
ID:
922378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 8: 10 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921713



Common Names

  • Bennettiodendron brevipes
  • Brevipes Bennettiodendron
  • Brevipes Bennettiodendron Plant


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Description

Bennettiodendron brevipes (also called 'Bennettiodendron', 'Bennettiodendron brevipes', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a shrub with large, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is common in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Uses & Benefits

Bennettiodendron brevipes is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in gardens, flower beds, and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bennettiodendron brevipes var. shangsiense (X.X.Chen & J.Y.Luo) S.S.Lai

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bennettiodendron brevipes has yellow flowers with five petals. The fruits contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bennettiodendron brevipes is a shrub that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Take cuttings in spring or summer and sow seeds in autumn or spring in a sunny, well-drained location.

Where to Find Bennettiodendron brevipes

Bennettiodendron brevipes is native to Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

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