Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
brenesii
ID:
1043424

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

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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.

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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