Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
364897

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 34: 592. 1937

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364229

Common Names

  • Licaria
  • Capped Licaria
  • Capped Licaria

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Synonyms

  • Misanteca capitata Schltdl. & Cham. [unknown]
  • Acrodiclidium capitatum (Cham. & Schltdl.) Lundell [unknown]
  • Acrodiclidium glabrum Brandegee [unknown]
  • Aniba mexicana Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Licaria oblongifolia Lundell [unknown]
  • Misanteca oblongifolia (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]

Description

Licaria capitata (also called Licaria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 2 meters tall. Its leaves are elliptic-oblong and have three to five lobes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Licaria capitata is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Central and South America and is used for ornamental purposes, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Licaria capitata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licaria capitata is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix, and the cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Licaria capitata

Licaria capitata is found in the tropical regions of South America.

Licaria capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licaria capitata?

Licaria capitata

What is the common name of Licaria capitata?

Capitate licaria

What is the natural habitat of Licaria capitata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Licaria genus

Licaria armeniaca, Licaria debilis, Licaria chrysophylla, Licaria dolichantha, Licaria exserta, Licaria cufodontisii, Licaria brasiliensis, Licaria capitata, Licaria caryophyllata, Licaria caudata, Licaria canella, Licaria oppositifolia, Licaria polyphylla, Licaria peckii, Licaria guatemalensis, Licaria ibarrae, Licaria macrophylla, Licaria tomentosa, Licaria triandra, Licaria trinervis, Licaria vernicosa, Licaria sessiliflora, Licaria agglomerata, Licaria sclerophylla, Licaria nitida, Licaria deltoidea, Licaria comata, Licaria colombiana, Licaria cogolloi, Licaria clarensis, Licaria terminalis, Licaria crassifolia, Licaria guianensis, Licaria aurea, Licaria camara, Licaria campechiana, Licaria cervantesii, Licaria excelsa, Licaria latifolia, Licaria martiniana, Licaria mexicana, Licaria misantlae, Licaria multiflora, Licaria pachycarpa, Licaria pucheri, Licaria quirirafuina, Licaria rigida, Licaria glaberrima, Licaria lucida, Licaria alata,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2349213: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.