Lychnodiscus grandifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandifolius
ID:
1135844
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 3: 206 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135182
Common Names
- Lychnodiscus grandifolius
- Grandifolius Lychnodiscus
- Large-Leaf Lychnodiscus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Lychnodiscus grandifolius is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and skin diseases. The leaves are used as an astringent and the fruits are used to treat diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lychnodiscus grandifolius is small, yellow-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with light green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Lychnodiscus grandifolius is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Species in the Lychnodiscus genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28601350: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.