Bennettiodendron lanceolatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolatum
ID:
922382
Status:
valid
Authors:
Li
Source:
cmp
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 309 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921717
Common Names
- Bennettiodendron lanceolatum
- Lanceolatum Bennettiodendron
- Lanceolatum Bennettiodendron Plant
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Bennettiodendron lanceolatum (also called 'Bennettiodendron', 'Bennettiodendron lanceolatum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a shrub with large, white flowers and lance-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 lanceolatum 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bennettiodendron lanceolatum 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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Bennettiodendron lanceolatum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Bennettiodendron lanceolatum
Bennettiodendron lanceolatum is native to Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Species in the Bennettiodendron genus
Species in the Salicaceae family
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