Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
947951

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. & Eichler) Eyma

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 33: 202 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947289



Common Names

  • Lancifolia Palm
  • Lancifolia Ecclinusa
  • Ecclinusa Lancifolia


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Description

Ecclinusa lancifolia (also called Lancifoliate 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 lancifolia 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 flowers of Ecclinusa lancifolia are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ecclinusa lancifolia 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 lancifolia

Ecclinusa lancifolia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-65667: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.
Pierre Joseph Eyma (1903-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eyma' in the authors string.