Weinmannia lucida - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
428729
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 10: 7 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428061
Common Names
- Weinmannia lucida
- Lucida Weinmannia
- Shiny Weinmannia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Weinmannia lucida (also called Shiny Weinmannia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to the Philippines. It is an upright, spreading tree with a dense, rounded crown. It has dark green, oval-shaped leaves and its flowers are white or pink and bell-shaped. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Weinmannia lucida is used as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a soil conditioner.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Weinmannia lucida has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Weinmannia lucida is a slow-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 5m. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seed should be covered lightly with soil and kept moist. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted to individual containers and grown on until they are large enough to be planted out in their permanent location.
Where to Find Weinmannia lucida
Weinmannia lucida is native to tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Weinmannia lucida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Weinmannia lucida?
Weinmannia lucida
What type of plant is Weinmannia lucida?
It is a shrub
Where is Weinmannia lucida native to?
It is native to Central and South America
Species in the Weinmannia genus
Weinmannia burserifolia, Weinmannia magnifica, Weinmannia balbisiana, Weinmannia affinis, Weinmannia pinnata, Weinmannia luzoniensis, Weinmannia pubescens, Weinmannia richii, Weinmannia mauritiana, Weinmannia parviflora, Weinmannia ovata, Weinmannia microphylla, Weinmannia vescoi, Weinmannia tomentosa, Weinmannia sylvicola, Weinmannia vitiensis, Weinmannia samoensis, Weinmannia serrata, Weinmannia spiraeoides, Weinmannia spruceana, Weinmannia sorbifolia, Weinmannia dichotoma, Weinmannia macgillivrayi, Weinmannia celebica, Weinmannia elliptica, Weinmannia denhamii, Weinmannia auriculata, Weinmannia baccariniana, Weinmannia blumei, Weinmannia brachystachya, Weinmannia intermedia, Weinmannia jelskii, Weinmannia karsteniana, Weinmannia kunthiana, Weinmannia lansbergiana, Weinmannia laurina, Weinmannia lechleriana, Weinmannia lentiscifolia, Weinmannia glabra, Weinmannia fagaroides, Weinmannia guyanensis, Weinmannia corocoroensis, Weinmannia chryseis, Weinmannia condorensis, Weinmannia coodei, Weinmannia croftii, Weinmannia clemensiae, Weinmannia wercklei, Weinmannia testudineata, Weinmannia tremuloides,
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,
References
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:294763-1: Based on the initial data import