Licaria chinanteca - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lorea-Hern.
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Polibotánica 10: 106 (1999 publ. 2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263644
Common Names
- Chinanteca Licaria
- Chinanteca
- Licaria Chinanteca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Licaria chinanteca (also called Red Ripple, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has thick, succulent, heart-shaped leaves with a waxy texture and reddish-brown stems. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil.
Uses & Benefits
Licaria chinanteca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is known to attract birds and butterflies and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Licaria chinanteca flowers are white and have a distinct shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Licaria chinanteca is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the seeds have germinated. To propagate by cuttings, take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and place it in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Licaria chinanteca
Licaria chinanteca is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Licaria chinanteca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licaria chinanteca?
Licaria chinanteca
What is the common name of Licaria chinanteca?
Chinanteca Licaria
What is the natural habitat of Licaria chinanteca?
Tropical and subtropical montane 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 tro-50209482: Based on the initial data import
Francisco G. Lorea-Hernández (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorea-Hern.' in the authors string.