Llagunoa nitida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
1135282
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.
Source:
tro
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. : 252 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134620
Common Names
- Llagunoa
- Nitida
- Llagunoa Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Llagunoa nitida (also called 'Shiny Llagunoa' or 'Shiny Sapindus', among many other common names) is a woody vine native to South America. It has alternate, compound leaves with 3-7 leaflets and yellowish-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Llagunoa nitida is used as a source of fuelwood, as a source of honey, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Llagunoa nitida are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.
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Llagunoa nitida is a slow-growing evergreen tree that grows to a height of 10-15 m. It is propagated by seeds, which should be sown in a nursery bed in spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are about 1 m tall. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Llagunoa nitida
Llagunoa nitida is found in the dry forests of Peru.
Species in the Llagunoa genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28600141: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.