Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
serenense
ID:
1332019

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ravenna) Sassone

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 239: 261 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344473

Common Names

  • Latace
  • Serensen
  • Serensen Latace

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Description

Latace serenense (also called the Serene Latace, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. The leaves are glossy green, and the flowers are white in color. It is found in open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Latace serenense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Latace serenense is a small, white, five-lobed flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Latace serenense is a terrestrial orchid found in Peru. It is best grown in a well-draining medium, such as a mix of bark and perlite. Propagation is best done through division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm until germination.

Where to Find Latace serenense

Latace serenense is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Latace serenense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Latace serenense?

Latace serenense

What is the common name of Latace serenense?

Seren Latace

What is the natural habitat of Latace serenense?

Tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America

Species in the Latace genus

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.
Agostina B. Sassone: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sassone' in the authors string.