Pleodendron costaricense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costaricense
ID:
399381
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Zamora, Hammel & Aguilar
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 211 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398713
Common Names
- Pleodendron costaricense
- Costaricense Pleodendron
- Costaricense Pleodendr
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleodendron costaricense (also called Costa Rican Pleodendron, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Pleodendron costaricense is a tropical plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleodendron costaricense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleodendron costaricense is a shrub native to Costa Rica. It grows to a height of up to 8 feet and has small, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and white. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Pleodendron costaricense
Pleodendron costaricense is native to Costa Rica. It can be found in nurseries or online retailers that specialize in tropical plants.
Pleodendron costaricense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleodendron costaricense?
Pleodendron costaricense
What is the common name of Pleodendron costaricense?
Costa Rican Pleodendron
What is the natural habitat of Pleodendron costaricense?
It is found in wet, montane forests in Costa Rica.
Species in the Pleodendron genus
Species in the Canellaceae family
Canella winterana, Cinnamodendron angustifolium, Cinnamodendron axillare, Cinnamodendron corticosum, Cinnamodendron cubense, Cinnamodendron dinisii, Cinnamodendron ekmanii, Cinnamodendron sampaioanum, Cinnamodendron tenuifolium, Cinnamodendron venezuelense, Cinnamodendron occhionianum, Cinnamosma fragrans, Cinnamosma macrocarpa, Cinnamosma madagascariensis, Pleodendron macranthum, Pleodendron ekmanii, Pleodendron costaricense, Warburgia salutaris, Warburgia stuhlmannii, Warburgia ugandensis, Warburgia elongata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2415475: Based on the initial data import
Barry Edward Hammel (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hammel' in the authors string.
Nelson A. Zamora (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Zamora' in the authors string.
Reinaldo Aguilar (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aguilar' in the authors string.