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
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.
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 Bennettiodendron genus
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,