Status:
valid
Authors:
(Meisn.) Mez
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 125 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667812
Common Names
- Endlicheria sprucei
- Sprucei Endlicheria
- Sprucei
Synonyms
- Goeppertia sprucei Meisn. [unknown]
Description
Endlicheria sprucei (also called Spruce's Endlicheria, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is found in the Amazonian region of Peru and Ecuador, and grows in tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Endlicheria sprucei 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 sprucei 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 sprucei is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small white flowers. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Endlicheria sprucei
Endlicheria sprucei is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Endlicheria sprucei FAQ
What is the common name of Endocaulos mangorensis?
Mangore Endocaulos
What is the scientific name of Mangore Endocaulos?
Endocaulos mangorensis
What is the family of Endocaulos mangorensis?
Lauraceae
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,