Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
lucida
ID:
968003

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Ernstia 19: 2 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967341

Common Names

  • Shining Forsteronia
  • Shiningleaf Forsteronia
  • Lucida Forsteronia

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Description

Forsteronia lucida (also called Shiny Forsteronia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Amazon region of Brazil, and is found in tropical rainforests and wetter areas of the savanna. It has white flowers and its leaves are elliptic to obovate, with a length of 5-10 cm and a width of 2-4 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Forsteronia lucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Forsteronia lucida has white flowers with yellow anthers and a long calyx. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forsteronia lucida is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Forsteronia lucida

Forsteronia lucida can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Forsteronia genus

Forsteronia acouci, Forsteronia adenobasis, Forsteronia affinis, Forsteronia amazonica, Forsteronia amblybasis, Forsteronia apurensis, Forsteronia australis, Forsteronia brevifolia, Forsteronia chiriquensis, Forsteronia cordata, Forsteronia correntina, Forsteronia diospyrifolia, Forsteronia domatiella, Forsteronia duckei, Forsteronia elachista, Forsteronia glabrescens, Forsteronia gracilis, Forsteronia graciloides, Forsteronia guyanensis, Forsteronia laurifolia, Forsteronia leptocarpa, Forsteronia linearis, Forsteronia lucida, Forsteronia manausana, Forsteronia mollis, Forsteronia montana, Forsteronia myriantha, Forsteronia obtusiloba, Forsteronia paludosa, Forsteronia paraensis, Forsteronia pilosa, Forsteronia pubescens, Forsteronia pycnothyrsus, Forsteronia refracta, Forsteronia rufa, Forsteronia schomburgkii, Forsteronia simulans, Forsteronia spicata, Forsteronia subcordata, Forsteronia tarapotensis, Forsteronia thyrsoidea, Forsteronia umbellata, Forsteronia velloziana, Forsteronia wilsonii, Forsteronia pandurtata,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-84717: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.