Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lauterbachiana
ID:
273946

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.J.Lam) T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sapotac. : 229 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273278



Common Names

  • Pichonia
  • Lauterbachiana Pichonia
  • Pichonia Lauterbachiana


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Synonyms

  • Planchonella lauterbachiana H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Planchonella sarcospermoides H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Pouteria lauterbachiana (H.J.Lam) Baehni [unknown]
  • Pouteria sarcospermoides (H.J.Lam) H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Rhamnoluma lauterbachiana (H.J.Lam) Aubrév. [unknown]
  • Richardella schlechteri (K.Krause) Baehni [unknown]
  • Beccariella schlechteri K.Krause [unknown]

Description

Pichonia lauterbachiana (also called Lauterbachiana Pichonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in humid, lowland forests and in disturbed sites, from sea level to 1,500 m in elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Pichonia lauterbachiana is used in traditional medicine to treat skin disorders, wounds, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a source of food and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pichonia lauterbachiana is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pichonia lauterbachiana is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Pichonia lauterbachiana

Pichonia lauterbachiana is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Pichonia lauterbachiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pichonia lauterbachiana?

Pichonia lauterbachiana

What is the common name of Pichonia lauterbachiana?

Lauterbachiana pichonia

Where is Pichonia lauterbachiana found?

Pichonia lauterbachiana is found in Madagascar

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-156019: Based on the initial data import
Herman Johannes Lam (1892-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Lam' in the authors string.
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.