Status:
valid
Authors:
Gómez-Laur. & Cascante
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9(2): 199. 1999
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248341
Uses & Benefits
Licaria caribaea is used for its medicinal properties and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a source of fuel and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Licaria caribaea has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Licaria caribaea is a species of flowering plant native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Licaria caribaea
Licaria caribaea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including parts of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Licaria caribaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licaria caribaea?
Licaria caribaea
What is the common name of Licaria caribaea?
Caribbean Licaria
What is the natural habitat of Licaria caribaea?
Found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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
Alfredo Cascante: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cascante' in the authors string.