Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Sousa
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex.94: 29 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042762
Common Names
- Lonchocarpus brenesii
- Brenes' Lonchocarpus
- Brenes' Liverwort
Description
Lonchocarpus brenesii (also called Brenes' Lonchocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Costa Rica. It has large, leathery leaves and produces white flowers in summer. It grows in a variety of habitats including tropical rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lonchocarpus brenesii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to control erosion and to provide shade.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lonchocarpus brenesii sub. brenesii
Lonchocarpus brenesii sub. vulcanicola M.Sousa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lonchocarpus brenesii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Where to Find Lonchocarpus brenesii
Lonchocarpus brenesii can be found in Costa Rica.
Species in the Lonchocarpus genus
Lonchocarpus capensis,
Lonchocarpus castilloi,
Lonchocarpus chiricanus,
Lonchocarpus comitensis,
Lonchocarpus constrictus,
Lonchocarpus costaricensis,
Lonchocarpus cruentus,
Lonchocarpus emarginatus,
Lonchocarpus eriocarinalis,
Lonchocarpus fuscopurpureus,
Lonchocarpus galeottianus,
Lonchocarpus glaucifolius,
Lonchocarpus hidalgensis,
Lonchocarpus hintonii,
Lonchocarpus jaliscensis,
Lonchocarpus kreberi,
Lonchocarpus larensis,
Lonchocarpus lasiotropis,
Lonchocarpus lilloi,
Lonchocarpus lineatus,
Lonchocarpus longipes,
Lonchocarpus longistylus,
Lonchocarpus luteomaculatus,
Lonchocarpus malacotrichus,
Lonchocarpus michelianus,
Lonchocarpus minimiflorus,
Lonchocarpus molinae,
Lonchocarpus monofoliaris,
Lonchocarpus monophyllus,
Lonchocarpus neurophyllus,
Lonchocarpus oaxacensis,
Lonchocarpus oliganthus,
Lonchocarpus patens,
Lonchocarpus pluvialis,
Lonchocarpus pycnophyllus,
Lonchocarpus retiferus,
Lonchocarpus robustus,
Lonchocarpus salvadorensis,
Lonchocarpus sanctuarii,
Lonchocarpus santarosanus,
Lonchocarpus sinaloensis,
Lonchocarpus spectabilis,
Lonchocarpus trifolius,
Lonchocarpus yoroensis,
Lonchocarpus yucatanensis,
Lonchocarpus phlebophyllus,
Lonchocarpus ellipticus,
Lonchocarpus obovatus,
Lonchocarpus schiedeanus,
Lonchocarpus lindsayi,
Species in the Fabaceae family