Lepisanthes chrysotricha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysotricha
ID:
1035385
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Capuron) Buerki, Callm. & Lowry
Source:
tro
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 31: 304 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034723
Common Names
- Golden-haired Lepisanthes
- Lepisanthes
- Golden-haired Plant
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Lepisanthes chrysotricha (also called 'Golden-haired Lepisanthes' and 'Golden-haired Tree', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces white flowers. It is commonly found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lepisanthes chrysotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepisanthes chrysotricha has small, yellow flowers and small, round seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
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Lepisanthes chrysotricha can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Lepisanthes chrysotricha
Lepisanthes chrysotricha is native to South America. It can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Species in the Lepisanthes genus
Lepisanthes falcata, Lepisanthes erecta, Lepisanthes divaricata, Lepisanthes dictyophylla, Lepisanthes membranifolia, Lepisanthes burmanica, Lepisanthes ferruginea, Lepisanthes kinabaluensis, Lepisanthes amoena, Lepisanthes mixta, Lepisanthes banaensis, Lepisanthes aphanococca, Lepisanthes amplifolia, Lepisanthes bengalan, Lepisanthes alata, Lepisanthes andamanica, Lepisanthes ramiflora, Lepisanthes simplicifolia, Lepisanthes senegalensis, Lepisanthes tetraphylla, Lepisanthes multijuga, Lepisanthes unilocularis, Lepisanthes sambiranensis, Lepisanthes perrieri, Lepisanthes chrysotricha, Lepisanthes fruticosa, Lepisanthes browniana, Lepisanthes hainanensis, Lepisanthes basicardia, Lepisanthes rubiginosa, Lepisanthes cauliflora, Lepisanthes oligophylla,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100351587: Based on the initial data import
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Sven Buerki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buerki' in the authors string.