Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
longipes
ID:
922386

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 8: 11 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921721



Common Names

  • Bennettiodendron longipes
  • Longipes Bennettiodendron
  • Longipes Bennettiodendron Plant


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Description

Bennettiodendron longipes (also called 'Bennettiodendron', 'Bennettiodendron longipes', 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 longipes 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 longipes has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bennettiodendron longipes 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 longipes

Bennettiodendron longipes 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4673164: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.