Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
lancifolius
ID:
619014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Afrik. Pflanzen-Fam. 4: 32 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618346

Common Names

  • Lancifolius Conocarpus
  • Lancifolius Buttonwood
  • Lancifolius Buttonbush

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Synonyms

  • Conocarpus niloticus Delile ex Steud. [valid]

Description

Conocarpus lancifolius (also called Lanceleaf Button Mangrove, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing to a height of 3–6 m. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in coastal areas, in mangrove swamps, and in other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Conocarpus lancifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, inflammation, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conocarpus lancifolius is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conocarpus lancifolius is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Conocarpus lancifolius

Conocarpus lancifolius is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Conocarpus lancifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conocarpus lancifolius?

Conocarpus lancifolius

What is the family of Conocarpus lancifolius?

Combretaceae

What is the common name of Conocarpus lancifolius?

Lanceolate Conocarpus

Species in the Conocarpus genus

Species in the Combretaceae family

Combretum wilksii, Combretum paraguariense, Combretum aculeatum, Combretum acuminatum, Combretum acutifolium, Combretum acutum, Combretum adenogonium, Combretum adrianii, Combretum afzelii, Combretum albiflorum, Combretum albopunctatum, Combretum alfredi, Combretum andongense, Combretum andradae, Combretum angolense, Combretum angustipetalum, Combretum apetalum, Combretum aphanopetalum, Combretum apiculatum, Combretum argenteum, Combretum argyrotrichum, Combretum assimile, Combretum atropurpureum, Combretum aureonitens, Combretum auriculatum, Combretum barbatum, Combretum batesii, Combretum bauchiense, Combretum baumii, Combretum bipindense, Combretum blepharopetala, Combretum boinensis, Combretum bracteatum, Combretum bracteosum, Combretum brassiciforme, Combretum brevistylum, Combretum brunneum, Combretum butyrosum, Combretum cacoucia, Combretum caffrum, Combretum camporum, Combretum capitatum, Combretum capituliflorum, Combretum capuronii, Combretum carringtonianum, Combretum caudatisepalum, Combretum celastroides, Combretum chinense, Combretum chionanthoides, Combretum cinereopetalum,

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