Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 22: 234 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618128
Common Names
- Connarus lambertii
- Lambert's Conocarpus
- Lambert's Connaraceae
Synonyms
- Omphalobium lambertii DC. [unknown]
- Connarus africanus G.Mey. [unknown]
- Connarus guianensis Lamb. ex DC. [unknown]
- Connarus laevis G.Schellenb. [unknown]
- Connarus lonchotus S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Connarus merizaldinua Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Connarus schomburgkii Planch. [unknown]
Description
Connarus lambertii (also called ‘Lambert’s Connarus’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Connaraceae. It is a shrub or small tree with leathery leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Connarus lambertii is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Connarus lambertii is a small, yellowish-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a white, fleshy covering. The seedlings are thin and upright, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Connarus lambertii is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in temperatures between 18-24°C. It can be prone to root rot if the soil is too wet, so it is important to ensure that the soil is not overly wet.
Where to Find Connarus lambertii
Connarus lambertii is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Connarus lambertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Connarus lambertii?
Connarus lambertii
What is the common name of Connarus lambertii?
Lambert Connar
What is the family of Connarus lambertii?
Connaraceae
Species in the Connarus genus
Connarus vulcanicus,
Connarus africanus,
Connarus agamae,
Connarus andamanicus,
Connarus annamensis,
Connarus bariensis,
Connarus beyrichii,
Connarus blanchetii,
Connarus brachybotryosus,
Connarus bracteosovillosus,
Connarus celatus,
Connarus championii,
Connarus cochinchinensis,
Connarus conchocarpus,
Connarus congolanus,
Connarus cordatus,
Connarus coriaceus,
Connarus costaricensis,
Connarus culionensis,
Connarus cuneifolius,
Connarus detersoides,
Connarus detersus,
Connarus ecuadorensis,
Connarus elsae,
Connarus erianthus,
Connarus euphlebius,
Connarus fasciculatus,
Connarus favosus,
Connarus ferrugineus,
Connarus gabonensis,
Connarus grandifolius,
Connarus grandis,
Connarus griffonianus,
Connarus guggenheimii,
Connarus impressinervis,
Connarus incomptus,
Connarus jaramilloi,
Connarus kingii,
Connarus lambertii,
Connarus lamii,
Connarus latifolius,
Connarus lentiginosus,
Connarus longipetalus,
Connarus longistipitatus,
Connarus lucens,
Connarus marginatus,
Connarus marlenei,
Connarus martii,
Connarus megacarpus,
Connarus monocarpos,
Species in the Connaraceae family
Agelaea annobonensis,
Agelaea baronii,
Agelaea borneensis,
Agelaea claessensii,
Agelaea conraui,
Agelaea gabonensis,
Agelaea insignis,
Agelaea macrophylla,
Agelaea palmata,
Agelaea paradoxa,
Agelaea pentagyna,
Agelaea poggeana,
Agelaea rubiginosa,
Agelaea trinervis,
Burttia prunoides,
Cnestidium bakerianum,
Cnestidium froesii,
Cnestidium guianense,
Cnestidium rufescens,
Cnestis bomiensis,
Cnestis corniculata,
Cnestis ferruginea,
Cnestis macrantha,
Cnestis macrophylla,
Cnestis mannii,
Cnestis mildbraedii,
Cnestis palala,
Cnestis polyphylla,
Cnestis racemosa,
Cnestis uncata,
Cnestis urens,
Cnestis yangambiensis,
Connarus vulcanicus,
Connarus africanus,
Connarus agamae,
Connarus andamanicus,
Connarus annamensis,
Connarus bariensis,
Connarus beyrichii,
Connarus blanchetii,
Connarus brachybotryosus,
Connarus bracteosovillosus,
Connarus celatus,
Connarus championii,
Connarus cochinchinensis,
Connarus conchocarpus,
Connarus congolanus,
Connarus cordatus,
Connarus coriaceus,
Connarus costaricensis,