Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
anceps
ID:
227955

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jack

Source:
wcs

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 14: 121 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227285

Common Names

  • Leuconotis anceps
  • Anceps Leuconotis
  • Two-edged Leuconotis

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Synonyms

  • Leuconotis crassifolia Boerl. [unknown]
  • Leuconotis intermedia Boerl. [unknown]
  • Willughbeia borneensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Leuconotis eugeniifolia glabrior Boerl. [unknown]
  • Leuconotis floribunda Leeuwenb. [unknown]
  • Leuconotis subavenis latifolia Boerl. [unknown]
  • Leuconotis subavenis macrophylla Boerl. [unknown]

Description

Leuconotis anceps (also called Ancipital Leuconotis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 10 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are ancipital, up to 15 cm long, and its flowers are yellow-green. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leuconotis anceps has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leuconotis anceps can be propagated by seed or division. Cultivation requires a well-drained soil, full sun, and moderate water. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils.

Where to Find Leuconotis anceps

Leuconotis anceps is native to India and can be found in open grasslands and wastelands.

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Euphorbiaceae

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-112005: Based on the initial data import
William Jack (1795-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jack' in the authors string.