Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Mez
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 122 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667783
Common Names
- Endlicheria lhotzkyi
- Lhotzkyi Endlicheria
- Lhotzkyi
Synonyms
- Goeppertia chrysophylla Meisn. [unknown]
- Ocotea lhotzkii Nees [unknown]
- Strychnodaphne lhotzkyi (Nees) Meisn. [unknown]
Description
Endlicheria lhotzkyi (also called Lhotzky's Endlicheria, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with a dense, spreading crown. It is native to New Guinea and is found in rainforest, monsoon forest, and sclerophyll forest.
Uses & Benefits
Endlicheria lhotzkyi is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Endlicheria lhotzkyi has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single, yellow stigma. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Endlicheria lhotzkyi is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 6 m tall. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Endlicheria lhotzkyi
Endlicheria lhotzkyi can be found in Central and South America.
Endlicheria lhotzkyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Endlicheria lhotzkyi?
Endlicheria lhotzkyi
What is the common name of Endlicheria lhotzkyi?
Lhotzkyi
How tall does Endlicheria lhotzkyi grow?
Up to 23 m tall
Species in the Endlicheria genus
Endlicheria acuminata,
Endlicheria anomala,
Endlicheria arachnocome,
Endlicheria arenosa,
Endlicheria argentea,
Endlicheria arunciflora,
Endlicheria aurea,
Endlicheria bracteata,
Endlicheria bracteolata,
Endlicheria browniana,
Endlicheria bullata,
Endlicheria canescens,
Endlicheria chalisea,
Endlicheria chrysovelutina,
Endlicheria citriodora,
Endlicheria cocuirey,
Endlicheria columbiana,
Endlicheria coriacea,
Endlicheria dictifarinosa,
Endlicheria directonervia,
Endlicheria duotincta,
Endlicheria dysodantha,
Endlicheria ferruginosa,
Endlicheria formosa,
Endlicheria glomerata,
Endlicheria gracilis,
Endlicheria griseosericea,
Endlicheria jefensis,
Endlicheria klugii,
Endlicheria krukovii,
Endlicheria levelii,
Endlicheria lhotzkyi,
Endlicheria longicaudata,
Endlicheria lorastemon,
Endlicheria macrophylla,
Endlicheria melinonii,
Endlicheria metallica,
Endlicheria mishuyacensis,
Endlicheria multiflora,
Endlicheria nilssonii,
Endlicheria oreocola,
Endlicheria paniculata,
Endlicheria paradoxa,
Endlicheria punctulata,
Endlicheria pyriformis,
Endlicheria reflectens,
Endlicheria robusta,
Endlicheria rubiflora,
Endlicheria rubra,
Endlicheria ruforamula,
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata,
Actinodaphne albifrons,
Actinodaphne amabilis,
Actinodaphne ambigua,
Actinodaphne archboldiana,
Actinodaphne areolata,
Actinodaphne bicolor,
Actinodaphne borneensis,
Actinodaphne bourdillonii,
Actinodaphne bourneae,
Actinodaphne brassii,
Actinodaphne caesia,
Actinodaphne campanulata,
Actinodaphne candolleana,
Actinodaphne celebica,
Actinodaphne cinerea,
Actinodaphne concinna,
Actinodaphne concolor,
Actinodaphne corymbosa,
Actinodaphne crassa,
Actinodaphne cupularis,
Actinodaphne diversifolia,
Actinodaphne dolichophylla,
Actinodaphne elegans,
Actinodaphne ellipticibacca,
Actinodaphne engleriana,
Actinodaphne ferruginea,
Actinodaphne forrestii,
Actinodaphne fragilis,
Actinodaphne fuliginosa,
Actinodaphne furfuracea,
Actinodaphne glabra,
Actinodaphne glauca,
Actinodaphne glaucina,
Actinodaphne glomerata,
Actinodaphne gracilis,
Actinodaphne henryi,
Actinodaphne hirsuta,
Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla,
Actinodaphne javanica,
Actinodaphne johorensis,
Actinodaphne kinabaluensis,
Actinodaphne koshepangii,
Actinodaphne kostermansii,
Actinodaphne kweichowensis,
Actinodaphne lanata,
Actinodaphne lanceolata,
Actinodaphne latifolia,
Actinodaphne lawsonii,
Actinodaphne lecomtei,