Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turcz.) Sleumer
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Blumea 24: 118 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062838
Common Names
- Pleuranthodendron lindenii
- Linden's Pleuranthodendron
- Lindenii Pleuranthodendron
Description
Pleuranthodendron lindenii (also called Pleuranthodendron, Pleuranthodendron lindenii, and Pleuranthodendron lindenii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Central and South America. It has large, glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in rainforests, and on the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pleuranthodendron lindenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleuranthodendron lindenii is a small, yellow-green cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, hard nut with a thin, dark brown shell. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleuranthodendron lindenii is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 65-75°F. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Pleuranthodendron lindenii
Pleuranthodendron lindenii can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Species in the Pleuranthodendron genus
Species in the Salicaceae family
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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,