Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lecomtei
ID:
273948

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273280



Common Names

  • Pichonia
  • Lecomtei Pichonia
  • Pichonia Lecomtei


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Synonyms

  • Lucuma lecomtei Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Pouteria lecomtei (Guillaumin) Baehni [unknown]
  • Pouteria novocaledonica lecomtei (Guillaumin) Erlee [unknown]
  • Rhamnoluma lecomtei (Guillaumin) Aubrév. [unknown]

Description

Pichonia lecomtei (also called Lecomtei 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 lecomtei 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 lecomtei 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 lecomtei is an evergreen 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 lecomtei

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

Pichonia lecomtei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pichonia lecomtei?

Pichonia lecomtei

What is the common name of Pichonia lecomtei?

Lecomtei pichonia

Where is Pichonia lecomtei found?

Pichonia lecomtei 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-156020: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.