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
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.
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,