Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
222468

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 2: 674 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221797

Common Names

  • Many-flowered Palm
  • Lacmellea floribunda
  • Many-flowered Lacmellea

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Synonyms

  • Zschokkea floribunda (Poepp. & Endl.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Hancornia floribunda Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]

Description

Lacmellea floribunda (also called Many-flowered 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 floribunda can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lacmellea floribunda 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 floribunda can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Lacmellea floribunda

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

Lacmellea floribunda FAQ

What is the common name of Lacmellea floribunda?

Floribunda

What is the scientific name of Floribunda?

Lacmellea floribunda

What is the natural habitat of Lacmellea floribunda?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

Species in the Apocynaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-106769: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.