Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
arborescens
ID:
222463

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 626 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221792

Common Names

  • Tree Palm
  • Lacmellea arborescens
  • Tree Lacmellea

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Synonyms

  • Zschokkea arborescens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Zschokkea monosperma Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Lacmellea arborescens monosperma (Müll.Arg. ex Mart.) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Hancornia arborescens Spruce ex Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Hancornia monosperma Spruce ex Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Lacmellea arborescens arborescens [unknown]
  • Lacmellea arborescens muelleri Markgr. [unknown]

Description

Lacmellea arborescens (also called Tree Lacmellea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with ovate-oblong leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lacmellea arborescens can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lacmellea arborescens is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence with a single spike. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lacmellea arborescens is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in a container or in the ground and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat, compact shape.

Where to Find Lacmellea arborescens

Lacmellea arborescens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Lacmellea arborescens FAQ

What is the common name of Lacmellea arborescens?

Arborescens

What is the scientific name of Arborescens?

Lacmellea arborescens

What is the natural habitat of Lacmellea arborescens?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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-106764: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.