Laetia coriacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
1063322
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 5(Suppl. 2): 84. 1861
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062660
Common Names
- Laetia coriacea
- Coriacea Laetia
- Coriaceous Laetia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Laetia coriacea (also called Coriaceous Laetia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, elliptic-lanceolate, and 8-15 cm long. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Laetia coriacea is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and as a windbreak. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laetia coriacea has yellow flowers with red centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Laetia coriacea is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be planted out in the autumn or winter.
Where to Find Laetia coriacea
Laetia coriacea can be found in the forests of Mexico and Central America.
Species in the Laetia 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 tro-13200207: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.