Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peduncularis
ID:
1231272

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Royle) Wedd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 164 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230610



Common Names

  • Pedunculate Lecanthus
  • Peduncularis Lecanthus
  • Pedunculate False-mastic


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Description

Lecanthus peduncularis (also called 'Peduncular lecanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Urticaceae family. It is a vine that grows to a height of 1 to 3 meters and has small, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady forests and wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lecanthus peduncularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lecanthus peduncularis are yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lecanthus peduncularis is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in the summer. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a moist medium such as perlite, vermiculite, or sand.

Where to Find Lecanthus peduncularis

Lecanthus peduncularis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is commonly found in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Lecanthus peduncularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lecanthus peduncularis?

Lecanthus peduncularis

What type of plant is Lecanthus peduncularis?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Lecanthus peduncularis native to?

Southeastern United States

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854359-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.