Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
947950

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Notes Bot. Sapot. : 57 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947288



Common Names

  • Lanceolata Palm
  • Lanceolata Ecclinusa
  • Ecclinusa Lanceolata


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Description

Ecclinusa lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Ecclinusa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of South America. It grows in moist, shady places and has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ecclinusa lanceolata is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a source of timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ecclinusa lanceolata is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ecclinusa lanceolata is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Ecclinusa lanceolata

Ecclinusa lanceolata is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

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