Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
latifolius
ID:
618800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 427 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618132

Common Names

  • Connarus latifolius
  • Broad-Leaved Conocarpus
  • Broad-Leaved Connaraceae

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Synonyms

  • Connarus turgidus Wall. [unknown]

Description

Connarus latifolius (also called Broad-leaved Connarus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Connaraceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil. It is found in tropical rainforests, in the understory of the forest, and in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Connarus latifolius 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

Connarus latifolius has white flowers with 5 petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have broad, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Connarus latifolius 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 latifolius

Connarus latifolius can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.

Connarus latifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Connarus latifolius?

Connarus latifolius

What is the common name of Connarus latifolius?

Broad-leaved Connar

What is the family of Connarus latifolius?

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,

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