Bennettiodendron leprosipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leprosipes
ID:
922384
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Clos) Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 8: 11 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921719
Common Names
- Bennettiodendron leprosipes
- Leprosipes Bennettiodendron
- Leprosipes Bennettiodendron Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bennettiodendron leprosipes (also called 'Bennettiodendron', 'Bennettiodendron leprosipes', 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 leprosipes 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 leprosipes var. rugosifolium S.S.LaiBennettiodendron leprosipes var. ellipticum S.S.Lai
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bennettiodendron leprosipes 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 leprosipes 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 leprosipes
Bennettiodendron leprosipes 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4673160: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Dominique Clos (1821-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clos' in the authors string.